Maurer Family Foundation
Maurer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mission Viejo, California. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in animal welfare, the arts, and other areas. The foundation’s 2021 filing is marked as its final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; its 2022 filing nevertheless reports grants for that year.
Maurer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Maurer Family Foundation gave $485K across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $29K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $485,022
- +15495.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 17
- +112.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $28,531
- +7239.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Maurer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 26152 Escala Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: (818) 914-7100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maurer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 34 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in California (56%), New York (26%), Louisiana (8%), Washington (7%), and Florida (4%). These figures describe the locations of listed recipients; no broader geographic eligibility is stated.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maurer Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 998% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $485K (2022). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $485,022 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $287,245 | $11,070 | $485,022 | 17 | $8,000 | $2,511 | $802 |
| 2021 | $200,847 | $202,550 | $4,744 | $3,110 | 8 | — | — | $505 |
| 2020 | $3,041 | $4,480 | $8,195 | $7,155 | 9 | — | — | $229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maurer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $802 for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include chimpanzee sanctuary care, companion-animal services, and arts and cultural programming. For example, an individual recipient says it provides care for sanctuary chimpanzees and promotes action for the species; Spokane Humane Society describes its work as supporting animals and their companions; and Pacific Symphony describes its cultural and education programming in Orange County. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $485,022. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $200,000 to an individual recipient, $50,000 to AM Friends, $40,000 to Israelis Children Cancer Fdn, $38,000 to an individual recipient, and $35,000 to Friends Hatzalah. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Bowers Museum, $18,000 to Center for Great Apes, $15,000 each to an individual recipient and Spokane Humane Society, $10,000 each to Pacific Symphony and Spokanimal, and $8,000 to Dedicated Animal Welfare Group. Arts Orange County received $1,000.
The foundation’s 2021 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is stated in a filing marked as the organization’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Robert Maurer as President and Lawrence Maurer as Treasurer.
Maurer Family Foundation is led by Robert J. Maurer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert J. Maurer
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence A. Maurer
Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mort A. Maurer (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Maurer Family Foundation
How much does Maurer Family Foundation give each year?
Maurer Family Foundation gave $485K across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $3K across 8 grants.
What is Maurer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Maurer Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,531, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maurer Family Foundation give grants?
Maurer Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Louisiana (8%).
Does Maurer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Maurer Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (17 grants).
What does Maurer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include chimpanzee sanctuary care, companion-animal services, and arts and cultural programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maurer Family Foundation?
Maurer Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Maurer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Maurer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $802 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Maurer Family Foundation's EIN?
Maurer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0896896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Maurer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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