Muir-Chase Foundation
Muir-Chase Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K.
Muir-Chase Foundation at a glance
In short: Muir-Chase Foundation gave $40K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,500
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,750
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,750
- Total assets
- $82,081
- +206.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Muir-Chase Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scholarships Granted to Multiple Ap ($25K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2024) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships Granted to Multiple Ap Los Angeles, CA | Educational Scholarships. 9 Total Scholarships for 2025. | $24,500 |
| Food Forward Inc North Hollywood, CA | Donation to General Charitable Purposes. | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,081 | $115,138 | $59,787 | $39,500 | 2 | $59,787 |
| 2024 | $26,805 | $101,568 | $95,946 | $27,000 | 2 | $95,946 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Muir-Chase Foundation is led by Lauren Brady, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren Brady
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Muir
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Richey
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Gilpin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lily Muir
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Muir
CFO
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Muir-Chase Foundation
How much does Muir-Chase Foundation give each year?
Muir-Chase Foundation gave $40K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 2 grants.
How large is Muir-Chase Foundation?
Muir-Chase Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $115K.
Where does Muir-Chase Foundation operate?
Muir-Chase Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Muir-Chase Foundation's EIN?
Muir-Chase Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3287758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
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