Max Factor Family Foundation
The Max Factor Family Foundation (MFFF) is a private family foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Founded more than 70 years ago by six descendants of Max Factor, Sr., the legendary makeup mogul and originator of the Max Factor line of cosmetics, the foundation has grown to its fifth generation with dozens of Factor family members actively involved in philanthropic work. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations primarily in the Greater Los Angeles Area, with some activity in other parts of California and Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$730K
+4.3% YoY
Grant Count
20
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-6.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Max Factor Family Foundation supports organizations that inspire hope and offer relief to local communities. Its grantmaking focuses on:
- Healthcare — programs and services, research and scholarships
- Education — programs and services, research and scholarships
- Environmental Improvement — initiatives with potential to positively impact communities
- Vulnerable Populations — with particular emphasis on youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of exclusive focus, indicating a potentially broad philanthropic interest within these general categories.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $10,000 to $275,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Los Angeles Area, with documented grantmaking activity in:
- California cities: Beverly Hills, Burbank, Claremont, and other Los Angeles-area communities
- Florida: Miami
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $12,569,560
- Total Revenue: $1,271,772
- Total Expenses: $843,244
- Total Giving: $730,000
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $12,214,056
- Total Revenue: $1,167,366
- Total Expenses: $785,798
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since October 1949. EIN: 95-6030779
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,569,560 | $12,214,056 | $11,659,251 |
| Revenue | $1,271,772 | $1,167,366 | $786,386 |
| Expenses | $843,244 | $785,798 | $719,411 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $812,400 | $741,200 | $694,450 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,203,900 | $980,898 | $726,026 |
| Distributable Amount | $763,641 | $717,648 | $710,401 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees:
- Max Factor III (Trustee, grandson of Max Factor Sr.)
- Dean Factor
- David Factor
- Jenny Factor
- Michael Firestein
- Jon Glaser
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEAN FACTOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID FACTOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNY FACTOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL FIRESTEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JON GLASER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Max Factor Family Foundation has been active in supporting community initiatives, including grants to organizations addressing food security, cultural programming, and Jewish community support. The foundation made a significant grant to the Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA in 2024 to support the Crisis in Israel, demonstrating its responsiveness to emerging community needs.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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