Larry a Modin Foundation
The Larry a Modin Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Springs, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting seniors, historical preservation, assistance for blind people, legal and policy advocacy, citizenship, emergency medical care, and cancer research.
Larry a Modin Foundation at a glance
In short: Larry a Modin Foundation gave $19K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,500
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,850
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $349,528
- +27.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Larry a Modin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1526, Palm Springs, CA 92263
Phone: (760) 320-1833
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry a Modin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mizell Senior Center ($4K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (55%), North Dakota (19%), Washington, DC (13%), Virginia (6%), and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Larry a Modin Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $20K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mizell Senior Center Palm Springs, CA | Help for Senior Citizens | $3,500 |
| Lake County Historical Society Kenmare, ND | Restoration of Historical Village | $3,500 |
| Senior Advocates of the Desert Cathedral City, CA | Help for Low Income Seniors | $2,500 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert Palm Springs, CA | Assistance to the Blind | $1,500 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | Promotion of Conservative Justice | $1,500 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Education | $1,200 |
| Leaderhsip Institute Arlington, VA | Citizenship | $1,200 |
| Medicins San Frontieresdrs Wo Borders Hagerstown, MD | International Emergency Medical Care | $1,200 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Promotion of Conservative Issues | $1,200 |
| American Cancer Society Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research Against Cancer | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $349,528 | $107,887 | $27,668 | $18,500 | 10 | $18,500 | $100,218 | $22,341 |
| 2024 | $274,437 | $57,780 | $22,311 | $15,300 | 10 | $15,300 | $51,853 | $18,495 |
| 2023 | $242,679 | $1,100 | $23,736 | $17,800 | 12 | $17,800 | — | $15,160 |
| 2022 | $258,473 | $-72,275 | $28,959 | $19,500 | 13 | $19,500 | $105 | $17,854 |
| 2021 | $361,862 | $127,217 | $19,065 | $11,100 | 13 | $11,100 | $95,942 | $19,457 |
| 2020 | $249,558 | $61,460 | $16,485 | $11,100 | 13 | — | $56,075 | $14,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry a Modin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for senior citizens and low-income seniors, restoration of a historical village, assistance to blind people, medical research against cancer, and international emergency medical care. It also gave to organizations involved in legal advocacy, government accountability, conservative public policy, and citizenship.
Among the grantees, Pacific Legal Foundation says it litigates nationwide to secure Americans’ rights. Guide Dogs of the Desert says it provides trained guide dogs for blind people and people with special needs. The Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies, while Judicial Watch describes its work as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $18,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $3,500, with a median grant of $1,350.
The largest grants included $3,500 each to Mizell Senior Center for help for senior citizens and Lake County Historical Society for restoration of a historical village. Other grants included $2,500 to Senior Advocates of the Desert for help for low-income seniors; $1,500 each to Guide Dogs of the Desert and Pacific Legal Foundation; and $1,200 each to Judicial Watch and The Heritage Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry A. Modin as President and CEO and Gaylord L. Modin as Secretary.
Larry a Modin Foundation is led by Larry A. Modin, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry A. Modin
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gaylord L. Modin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Gaylord L Modin (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Larry a Modin Foundation
How much does Larry a Modin Foundation give each year?
Larry a Modin Foundation gave $19K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 10 grants.
What is Larry a Modin Foundation's typical grant size?
Larry a Modin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,350, and its average grant was $1,850, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larry a Modin Foundation give grants?
Larry a Modin Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Dakota (19%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Springs, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Larry a Modin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Larry a Modin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Larry a Modin Foundation's largest grantees?
Larry a Modin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mizell Senior Center ($3,500), Lake County Historical Society ($3,500) and Senior Advocates of the Desert ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Larry a Modin Foundation?
Larry a Modin Foundation reported $350K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Larry a Modin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for senior citizens and low-income seniors, restoration of a historical village, assistance to blind people, medical research against cancer, and international emergency medical care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry a Modin Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Larry a Modin Foundation's EIN?
Larry a Modin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0560164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Larry a Modin 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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