Maurice Amado Foundation
The Maurice Amado Foundation is a family foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1961, it has operated continually since then and directs grants to organizations in the United States and internationally.
Maurice Amado Foundation at a glance
In short: Maurice Amado Foundation gave $2.6M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in California. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,623,533
- +76.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,362
- +98.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $28,335,606
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (18 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (59% 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 Maurice Amado 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: 3126 S Sepulveda Blvd 321, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Phone: (818) 980-9190
Website: https://mauriceamadofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maurice Amado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
404 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 363 grants of 404 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to New York, 9% to Texas, 7% to Washington, DC, and 4% to Massachusetts. The foundation’s website says it directs grants to organizations around the United States and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maurice Amado Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 65 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% 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 $1.5M (2023) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Operating Expenses | $1,085,229 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation Walnut Creek, CA | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Houston Houston, TX | Operating Expenses | $98,804 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Operating Expenses | $92,500 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston Houston, TX | Operating Expenses | $90,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United States Washington, DC | Operating Expenses | $60,000 |
| National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Minneapolis, MN | Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence Santa Fe, NM | Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,335,606 | $3,020,038 | $2,912,227 | $2,623,533 | 65 | $2,756,107 | $2,859,721 | $1,692,431 |
| 2023 | $28,227,400 | $1,654,591 | $1,853,000 | $1,488,000 | 73 | $1,636,076 | $1,486,172 | $1,547,080 |
| 2022 | $28,683,724 | $2,744,099 | $1,950,802 | $1,622,165 | 90 | $1,750,444 | $2,579,040 | $1,606,305 |
| 2021 | $27,638,408 | $1,804,927 | $1,870,757 | $1,549,000 | 93 | — | $1,633,166 | $1,760,031 |
| 2020 | $27,484,544 | $904,112 | $1,869,671 | $1,559,073 | 83 | — | $1,097,865 | $1,529,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maurice Amado Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 describe varied work: John Muir Health Foundation says it stewards philanthropic support for John Muir Health’s programs, services, and facilities; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Hillel 818 describes itself as a campus hub supporting Jewish students and their education, leadership, and community connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $2,623,533. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $1,085,229, with a median of $14,000. The largest grants included $1,085,229 to Jewish Community Foundation for operating expenses; $100,000 each to Brennan Center for Justice and John Muir Health Foundation for operating expenses; and $100,000 to Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC for scholarships. Other notable grants included $98,804 to Jewish Family Service of Houston and $92,500 to World Central Kitchen, both for operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Salvo Lavis as president/CEO and Daniel Tarica as CFO. Jessica Amado is secretary. Directors listed are Susan Lindheim (until December 31, 2024), Erin Tarica, Ellen Amado, Susan Malcolm, and Rick Amado.
Maurice Amado Foundation is led by Salvo Lavis, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 7 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Salvo Lavis
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$300 (2024)
Rick Amado
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Susan Lindheim
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Susan Malcolm
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Ellen Amado
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Erin Tarica
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Daniel Tarica
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$500 (2024)
Jessica Amado
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$500 (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Pamela Kaizer (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Ted Amado (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Tarica (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Susan Lindheim (Director (Until 12/31/24)). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maurice Amado Foundation
How much does Maurice Amado Foundation give each year?
Maurice Amado Foundation gave $2.6M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 73 grants.
What is Maurice Amado Foundation's typical grant size?
Maurice Amado Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $40,362, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maurice Amado Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Maurice Amado Foundation give grants?
Maurice Amado Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does Maurice Amado Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Maurice Amado Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Maurice Amado Foundation's largest grantees?
Maurice Amado Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Foundation ($1,085,229), Brennan Center for Justice ($100,000) and John Muir Health Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maurice Amado Foundation?
Maurice Amado Foundation reported $28.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maurice Amado Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maurice Amado 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 Maurice Amado Foundation's EIN?
Maurice Amado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6041700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maurice Amado 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
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