Matilda Loveman Foundation
Matilda Loveman Foundation is a private foundation, based in North Hollywood, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $180K. Net investment income was $170K.
Matilda Loveman Foundation at a glance
In short: Matilda Loveman Foundation gave $180K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,427
- +76.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,071
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,714
- Total assets
- $2,647,406
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Matilda Loveman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Susan G Komen ($55K). Together the top 6 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Matilda Loveman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2024) to $180K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | General Purpose Grants | $55,000 |
| UJA Foundation of New York New York, NY | General Purpose Grants | $55,000 |
| The Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | General Purpose Grants | $25,000 |
| Sclar Large Animal Emergency Evacuation Diamond Springs, CA | General Purpose Grants | $18,427 |
| Beagle Freedom Project Valley Village, CA | General Purpose Grants | $15,000 |
| Palm Springs Animal Shelter Palm Springs, CA | General Purpose Grants | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,647,406 | $228,481 | $292,748 | $180,427 | 6 | $241,858 | $170,210 | $250,504 |
| 2024 | $2,718,947 | $238,414 | $210,212 | $102,384 | 3 | $162,683 | $218,882 | $240,726 |
| 2023 | $2,690,745 | $138,061 | $283,227 | $140,000 | 3 | $240,500 | $80,188 | $212,197 |
| 2022 | $2,841,076 | $105,021 | $279,124 | $156,492 | 2 | $240,255 | $79,449 | $214,450 |
| 2021 | $3,015,179 | $251,166 | $273,707 | $160,200 | 2 | $234,100 | $210,916 | $230,392 |
| 2020 | $3,037,720 | $186,132 | $196,070 | $130,793 | 2 | — | $156,487 | $192,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Matilda Loveman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Matilda Loveman Foundation is led by Steven Markowitz, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Markowitz
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $45K (2025)
Leah Amy Marks
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $0 (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 $45K, to Steven Markowitz (President).
Frequently asked questions about Matilda Loveman Foundation
How much does Matilda Loveman Foundation give each year?
Matilda Loveman Foundation gave $180K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 3 grants.
What is Matilda Loveman Foundation's typical grant size?
Matilda Loveman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $21,714, and its average grant was $30,071, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Matilda Loveman Foundation give grants?
Matilda Loveman Foundation's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (30%) and New York (30%).
Does Matilda Loveman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Matilda Loveman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Matilda Loveman Foundation's largest grantees?
Matilda Loveman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Susan G Komen ($55,000), UJA Foundation of New York ($55,000) and The Pasadena Humane Society ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Matilda Loveman Foundation?
Matilda Loveman Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (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 is Matilda Loveman Foundation's EIN?
Matilda Loveman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2830110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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