Irene C Finkelstein Foundation
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $79,000, with grants to organizations in California, New York, and Missouri.
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Irene C Finkelstein Foundation gave $79K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,000
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,643
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $608,732
- -11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Irene C Finkelstein Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact the board of directors, submit a written request, and include an ID number and proof of nonprofit status. The filing lists religious, medical, and educational restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Board Of Directors
Mailing address: 315 Conway Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 271-0896
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irene C Finkelstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CMTA - Charcol Marie Tooth Association ($12K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to New York, and 4% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Irene C Finkelstein Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2023) to $90K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CMTA - Charcol Marie Tooth Association Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| The Harmony Project Hollywood, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Uc Berkeley School of Law Berkeley, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Feed My Poor Inc Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Jewish Healing Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Westide Food Bank Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $608,732 | $24,959 | $88,128 | $79,000 | 14 | $79,000 | $43,272 | — |
| 2023 | $690,862 | $41,259 | $74,138 | $63,500 | 13 | $74,138 | $41,259 | — |
| 2022 | $723,741 | $90,066 | $98,710 | $89,500 | 19 | $98,710 | $90,066 | $2,943 |
| 2021 | $732,385 | $70,922 | $91,426 | $83,500 | 21 | — | $70,922 | $99,930 |
| 2020 | $737,008 | $9,429 | $91,360 | $84,500 | 23 | — | $32,780 | $79,352 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated program description on its 2023 filing is “CORRECTION OF COST BASIS OF INVESTMENT IN INVESCO DB PRECIOUS METALS FUND.” Its 2024 grants include support designated as charitable or educational.
Among the grantees, Feed My Poor Inc describes its mission as providing fresh, healthy meals and bringing human connection to people in need. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says its mission is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in its community. Children of the Night says it provides intervention for children who are sexually exploited or vulnerable to exploitation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $79,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Listed recipients included CMTA - Charcot Marie Tooth Association ($12,000), The Harmony Project ($10,000), Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles ($10,000), UC Berkeley School of Law ($10,000), Feed My Poor Inc ($6,000), Jewish Healing Center ($5,000), Los Angeles Philharmonic ($5,000), Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles ($5,000), Doctors Without Borders USA ($4,000), Westside Food Bank ($4,000), Washington University ($3,000), and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($2,000). Children of the Night also received $1,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leonard Unger as president/CEO, Seymour Strauss as secretary/CFO, and Penny Duffy with no role specified.
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation is led by Leonard Unger, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard Unger
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Penny Duffy
None
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Seymour Strauss
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $1K, to Leonard Unger (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Irene C Finkelstein Foundation
How much does Irene C Finkelstein Foundation give each year?
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation gave $79K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 13 grants.
What is Irene C Finkelstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,643, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irene C Finkelstein Foundation give grants?
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does Irene C Finkelstein Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Irene C Finkelstein Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants) and "Educational" (6 grants).
Who are Irene C Finkelstein Foundation's largest grantees?
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CMTA - Charcol Marie Tooth Association ($12,000), The Harmony Project ($10,000) and Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Irene C Finkelstein Foundation?
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation reported $609K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What does Irene C Finkelstein Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated program description on its 2023 filing is “CORRECTION OF COST BASIS OF INVESTMENT IN INVESCO DB PRECIOUS METALS FUND.” Its 2024 grants include support designated as charitable or educational. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irene C Finkelstein Foundation?
The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Irene C Finkelstein Foundation's EIN?
Irene C Finkelstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3943474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Irene C Finkelstein Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/irene-c-finkelstein-foundation-morg_aa2887ba5cd74fcea946de4a64293467
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