Miracles & Wonders Foundation
Miracles & Wonders Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
Miracles & Wonders Foundation at a glance
In short: Miracles & Wonders Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Miracles & Wonders Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Miracles & Wonders Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 741% 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
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,958 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $135 |
| 2021 | $2,958 | — | — | — | — | $146 |
| 2020 | $2,958 | $668 | — | — | — | $147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miracles & Wonders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Miracles & Wonders Foundation is led by Michael J. Ostin, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michael J. Ostin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joyce A. Ostin (2020) — Grantor & Trustee
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 Miracles & Wonders Foundation
How much does Miracles & Wonders Foundation give each year?
Miracles & Wonders Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Miracles & Wonders Foundation operate?
Miracles & Wonders Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Miracles & Wonders Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Miracles & Wonders Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Miracles & Wonders Foundation's EIN?
Miracles & Wonders Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4817905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Miracles & Wonders Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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