Jonathan & Faye Kellerman
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, and nothing has been filed since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman at a glance
In short: Jonathan & Faye Kellerman gave $114K across 12 grants in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $114,115
- Grants made (2020)
- 12
- Average grant
- $9,510
- Median grant
- $9,583
- Total assets
- $148,846
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jonathan & Faye Kellerman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2019 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O M Wolf 11400 W Olympic Bl 9 Flr, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 478-4100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan & Faye Kellerman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Santa Fe Chamber Music ($21K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 66% of grant dollars went to California, 19% to New Mexico, and 15% to New York. Massachusetts accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 12 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted Gift | $21,200 |
| Petersen Automotive Museum Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $20,000 |
| USC Thornton School of Music Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $20,000 |
| Temple Knesseth Israel of Hollywood Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $12,500 |
| Bonei Olam Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Yinbh Beverly Hills Synagogue Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $9,165 |
| American Friends of Darchei Noam Woodmere, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Amer FR Jerusalem Great Synagogue Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Fluffs & Scruffs Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $148,846 | $379 | $114,115 | $114,115 | 12 | $379 | $8,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan & Faye Kellerman reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including music and cultural institutions, synagogues, and charitable organizations.
Bonei Olam describes its own mission as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology, as well as education, awareness, and adoption assistance. The foundation gave Bonei Olam $10,000 in 2020.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $114,115. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $21,200, with a median of $9,582. Its largest grants included $21,200 to Santa Fe Chamber Music, $20,000 each to Petersen Automotive Museum and USC Thornton School of Music, and $12,500 to Temple Knesseth Israel of Hollywood. Each was listed as an unrestricted gift.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Jonathan S. Kellerman as president and Faye Kellerman as secretary.
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman is led by Jonathan S. Kellerman, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jonathan S. Kellerman
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Faye Kellerman
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan & Faye Kellerman
How much does Jonathan & Faye Kellerman give each year?
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman gave $114K across 12 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jonathan & Faye Kellerman's typical grant size?
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman's median grant in 2020 was $9,583, and its average grant was $9,510, across 12 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jonathan & Faye Kellerman give grants?
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (19%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Jonathan & Faye Kellerman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jonathan & Faye Kellerman's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jonathan & Faye Kellerman's largest grantees?
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman's largest 2020 grantees include Santa Fe Chamber Music ($21,200), Petersen Automotive Museum ($20,000) and USC Thornton School of Music ($20,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan & Faye Kellerman?
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman reported $149K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $379.
What does Jonathan & Faye Kellerman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including music and cultural institutions, synagogues, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan & Faye Kellerman?
The foundation stated on its 2019 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Jonathan & Faye Kellerman required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Jonathan & Faye Kellerman reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jonathan & Faye Kellerman's EIN?
Jonathan & Faye Kellerman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4607397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Jonathan & Faye Kellerman accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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