Mimi and Peter Haas Fund
The Mimi and Peter Haas Fund is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas that include early education, arts and culture, poverty-focused solutions, and medical research.
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund at a glance
In short: Mimi and Peter Haas Fund gave $15.2M across 238 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,174,770
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 238
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,760
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $177,622,622
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mimi and Peter Haas Fund
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the executive director as the contact and says there are no required forms or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions. It also states that the Fund does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Executive Director
Mailing address: 201 Filbert Street 5Th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 296-9249
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mimi and Peter Haas Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tipping Point Community ($3.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
721 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 527 grants of 721 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund is based in an individual recipient In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to New York, 4% to Massachusetts, 2% to Washington, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 238 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mimi and Peter Haas Fund gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 198% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $12.0M (2021) to $15.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 238 grants totaling $15.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $2,750,000 |
| Illuminate the Arts San Francisco, CA | Bay Lights 360 Project | $500,000 |
| San Francisco Unified School District San Francisco, CA | Early Education Department, Pre-Kindergarten to 3RD Grade Initiative | $470,425 |
| Edvance San Francisco, CA | San Francisco Early Childhood Education Workforce Development | $450,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, NY | "working in concert" campaign to renovate david geffen hall | $400,000 |
| Teach for America Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $400,000 |
| Sparksf Public Schools San Francisco, CA | Literary Curriculum Adoption Institutes | $300,000 |
| San Francisco Early Learning Alliance San Francisco, CA | Annual Support | $280,000 |
| Felton Institute Alameda, CA | Model centers initiative 2024 dr. Martin luther king jr. And family developmental centers | $273,918 |
| Felton Institute Alameda, CA | Model centers initiative 2023 dr. Martin luther king jr. And family developmental centers | $261,412 |
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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 | $177,622,622 | $18,897,247 | $18,976,612 | $15,174,770 | 238 | $16,610,877 | $8,532,829 | $8,373,211 |
| 2023 | $175,868,377 | $17,441,541 | $17,477,534 | $14,463,994 | 232 | $16,033,744 | $800,977 | $8,592,445 |
| 2022 | $176,581,603 | $-26,083,732 | $15,068,549 | $12,378,806 | 249 | $13,893,191 | — | $9,442,402 |
| 2021 | $218,995,587 | $21,043,721 | $14,983,366 | $11,956,807 | 1 | $13,581,107 | $27,182,542 | $9,334,963 |
| 2020 | $213,875,900 | $22,825,724 | $19,344,942 | $14,601,828 | 1 | — | $9,109,309 | $10,374,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mimi and Peter Haas Fund reported a distributable amount of $8.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund’s stated mission in an earlier profile is to support high-quality early care and education programs for San Francisco’s young, low-income children and their families. Its 2024 grants include early education initiatives, public art, performing arts, public schools, and cancer research.
Grantee descriptions offer examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. Tipping Point Community says it builds community to advance promising poverty-fighting solutions. Edvance College describes its work as developing equity-driven early childhood educators and leaders. Illuminate the Arts says it brings people together to create public art, while Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts says it promotes and educates the public about the performing arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Fund made 238 grants totaling $15,174,770. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,750,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,750,000 to Tipping Point Community for general operating support; $500,000 to Illuminate the Arts for the Bay Lights 360 Project; $470,425 to the an individual recipient Unified School District for an early education department initiative; and $450,000 to Edvance for an individual recipient early childhood education workforce development. Other large grants included $400,000 to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for its “Working in Concert” campaign and $400,000 to Teach for America for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Miriam L. Haas as trustee and president, Ari A. Lurie as trustee, and Karina Moreno as executive director, secretary, and treasurer.
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund is led by Miriam L. Haas, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miriam L. Haas
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ari A. Lurie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karina Moreno
Execut.dir, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$291K (2021) → $355K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel L. Lurie (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lynn Merz (2020–2021) — Execut.dir, Secretary & Treasurer
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 $355K, to Karina Moreno (Execut.dir/Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Mimi and Peter Haas Fund
How much does Mimi and Peter Haas Fund give each year?
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund gave $15.2M across 238 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14.5M across 232 grants.
What is Mimi and Peter Haas Fund's typical grant size?
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $63,760, across 238 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mimi and Peter Haas Fund give grants?
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (148 grants), New York, NY (34 grants), Oakland, CA (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Mimi and Peter Haas Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Mimi and Peter Haas Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 238) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "PM&E" (5 grants).
Who are Mimi and Peter Haas Fund's largest grantees?
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Tipping Point Community ($3,000,000 across 2 grants), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ($700,000 across 4 grants) and Felton Institute ($535,330 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mimi and Peter Haas Fund?
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund reported $177.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mimi and Peter Haas Fund fund?
The Fund’s stated mission in an earlier profile is to support high-quality early care and education programs for San Francisco’s young, low-income children and their families. Its 2024 grants include early education initiatives, public art, performing arts, public schools, and cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mimi and Peter Haas Fund?
The filing lists the executive director as the contact and says there are no required forms or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mimi and Peter Haas Fund's EIN?
Mimi and Peter Haas Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6064551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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