Max Candiotty Foundation Inc
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It made 12 grants totaling $42,400 in filing year 2025, with the largest grant supporting a Los Angeles organization.
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Max Candiotty Foundation Inc gave $42K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,400
- -56.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,533
- -16.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $534,745
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Max Candiotty Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing lists no specific form or required materials and states that there are no restrictions on awards. It lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Sandra Candiotty
Mailing address: 1875 Century Park East 19Th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 553-7308
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max Candiotty Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel ($25K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 12% to New York, 6% to Colorado, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Max Candiotty Foundation Inc gives
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 48% 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 (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2025) to $97K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Star Encino, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Gimmel Foundation New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | General | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Cedars Sinai Hospital Los Angeles, CA | General | $500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General | $500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Los Angeles, CA | General | $300 |
| PBS Socal Kcet Burbank, CA | General | $300 |
| Multiple Sclerosis New York, NY | General | $300 |
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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 | $534,745 | $17,793 | $43,008 | $42,400 | 12 | $42,400 | $17,793 | $89,182 |
| 2024 | $559,960 | $293,552 | $97,200 | $97,200 | 23 | $97,200 | $43,762 | $75,337 |
| 2023 | $669,758 | $27,548 | $513 | — | — | $72,540 | $420 | $65,351 |
| 2022 | $715,263 | $8,309 | $924 | — | — | $30,923 | $847 | $55,614 |
| 2021 | $737,878 | $8,769 | $568 | — | — | $1,928 | $8,201 | $69,098 |
| 2020 | $611,750 | $15,516 | $120 | — | — | — | $15,396 | $4,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max Candiotty Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $89K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants included support for religious, educational, health, and other organizations. For example, Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs. National Jewish Health describes its mission as providing patient care, researching cures, and educating and training healthcare professionals. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $42,400. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median of $500. The largest awards were $25,000 to Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel and $7,500 to STAR, both in California. Other notable grants were $2,500 each to Gimmel Foundation, National Jewish Health, and Yeshiva University.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no specific application form, deadlines, or award restrictions, and names Sandra Candiotty as the person to contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra K. Candiotty as president and Joseph D. Block as treasurer.
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc is led by Sandra K. Candiotty, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra K. Candiotty
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph D. Block
Treasurer
Sect-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Max Candiotty (2020–2024) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Max Candiotty Foundation Inc
How much does Max Candiotty Foundation Inc give each year?
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc gave $42K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 23 grants.
What is Max Candiotty Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,533, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Max Candiotty Foundation Inc give grants?
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Max Candiotty Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Max Candiotty Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Max Candiotty Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel ($25,000), Star ($7,500) and Gimmel Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Max Candiotty Foundation Inc?
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc reported $535K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (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 Max Candiotty Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants included support for religious, educational, health, and other organizations. For example, Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max Candiotty Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max Candiotty Foundation Inc's EIN?
Max Candiotty Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6106776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Max Candiotty Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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