Malibu Education Foundation
Malibu Education Foundation (MEF) is a community-driven organization focused on enhancing the educational journey for every student in malibu's public schools by funding essential staff and programs, like instructional aides, tutors, and arts teachers, that aren't covered by district budgets, ensuring students thrive acedemically, physically, and creatively.
Malibu Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Malibu Education Foundation gave $480K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $96K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $479,505
- +123.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $95,901
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,702
- Total assets
- $131,901
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Malibu Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SMMUSD ($387K across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2024) to $480K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $480K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SMMUSD Santa Monica, CA | Elementary School Instruc Aides | $319,088 |
| Malibu Elementary School PTA Malibu, CA | Elementary Arts Education | $55,132 |
| SMMUSD Santa Monica, CA | Middle & High School Staff | $44,702 |
| Webster Elementary School PTA Malibu, CA | Elementary Arts Education | $37,326 |
| SMMUSD Santa Monica, CA | Middle School Athletics | $23,257 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $131,901 | $488,140 | $526,550 | $479,505 | 5 | $3,151 |
| 2024 | $97,292 | $353,100 | $255,808 | $214,873 | 3 | — |
About Malibu Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Malibu Education Foundation is a public charity, based in Malibu, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $132K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $480K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Malibu Education Foundation is led by Karin Al-Hardan, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karin Al-Hardan
President
President & Founding Executive Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Hesker
Outgoing Board Chair
Board Chair → Outgoing Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Randall
Outgoing Director
Board Member → Outgoing Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Jennings
Outgoing Director
Board Member → Outgoing Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerel Taylor
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kasey Earnest
Outgoing Director
Board Member → Outgoing Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Castle
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Jacobson
Outgoing Director
Board Member → Outgoing Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Skylar Peak
Outgoing Director
Board Member → Outgoing Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Vanderbilt
Vice President
On filings since 2024
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Eggers
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Roven
Incoming Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Muchmore
Outgoing Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jennifer (2024) — Muchmore
- Former: Mark Arnold (2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Malibu Education Foundation
How much does Malibu Education Foundation give each year?
Malibu Education Foundation gave $480K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $215K across 3 grants.
What is Malibu Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Malibu Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $44,702, and its average grant was $95,901, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Malibu Education Foundation give grants?
Malibu Education Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Monica, CA (3 grants) and Malibu, CA (2 grants).
Does Malibu Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Malibu Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Malibu Education Foundation's largest grantees?
Malibu Education Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include SMMUSD ($387,047 across 3 grants), Malibu Elementary School PTA ($55,132) and Webster Elementary School PTA ($37,326), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Malibu Education Foundation?
Malibu Education Foundation reported $132K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $488K.
What is Malibu Education Foundation's EIN?
Malibu Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1029697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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