Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation
The Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westlake Village, California. In 2024, it reported 10 grants totaling $122,600, all to organizations in California; the listed grants supported operating expenses.
Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation gave $123K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,600
- +61.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,260
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,285,588
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 31280 Oak Crest Dr Suite 5, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: (323) 617-3717
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Orange County ($72K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 10 grants reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of 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 $76K (2023) to $123K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Orange County Irvine, CA | Operating Expenses | $71,500 |
| Alzheimer's Orange County Irvine, CA | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Temple Bat Yahm Newport Beach, CA | Operating Expenses | $12,500 |
| Heritage Pointe Mission Viejo, CA | Operating Expenses | $11,000 |
| Pacific Ridge School Carlsbad, CA | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Greater Conejo Valley Westlake Village, CA | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| Chabad of North Hollywood Sherman Oaks, CA | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| Sergerstrom Center for the Arts Costa Mesa, CA | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| Shaarey Zedek Congregation Valley Village, CA | Operating Expenses | $1,200 |
| Bonei Olam Valley Village, CA | Operating Expenses | $900 |
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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 | $2,285,588 | $219,511 | $147,993 | $122,600 | 10 | $125,100 | $115,025 | $120,840 |
| 2023 | $2,214,070 | $160,693 | $97,522 | $76,000 | 9 | $78,250 | $57,829 | $105,560 |
| 2022 | $2,150,899 | $162,244 | $135,989 | $110,938 | 13 | $112,438 | $59,626 | $103,028 |
| 2021 | $2,124,644 | $469,117 | $132,630 | $105,923 | 9 | $109,325 | $362,802 | $114,094 |
| 2020 | $1,788,157 | $174,841 | $105,124 | $84,100 | 10 | — | $73,392 | $97,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Jewish Federation of Orange County says it convenes and strengthens the local Jewish community, assists Jews in need, and strengthens connections with Israel and Jewish people globally. Alzheimer’s Orange County describes its work as advancing research, providing care and support for people affected by Alzheimer’s, offering direct services including adult day care, and promoting brain health. Pacific Ridge School says it prepares students for college and purposeful lives, emphasizing academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $122,600 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $900 to $71,500, with a median of $3,750. The largest grants were $71,500 to Jewish Federation of Orange County, $15,000 to Alzheimer’s Orange County, $12,500 to Temple Bat Yahm, and $11,000 to Heritage Pointe. Each listed grant was designated for operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Judith Binder is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation is led by Judith Binder, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Binder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation
How much does Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation give each year?
Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation gave $123K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 9 grants.
What is Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $12,260, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation give grants?
Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants) and Valley Village, CA (2 grants).
Does Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Orange County ($71,500), Alzheimer's Orange County ($15,000) and Temple Bat Yahm ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation?
Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation's EIN?
Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6336168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Judith Knell Binder Family Foundation funds
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