Palmer Philanthropic Foundation
Palmer Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $409 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
Palmer Philanthropic Foundation at a glance
In short: Palmer Philanthropic Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,030
- -44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,030
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,030
- Total assets
- $409
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Palmer Philanthropic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homeboy Industries ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Palmer Philanthropic Foundation gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $18K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $4,030 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $409 | $4,680 | $4,705 | $4,030 | 1 | $4,030 | $39 |
| 2023 | $434 | $10,488 | $10,780 | $7,310 | 2 | $7,310 | $27 |
| 2022 | $726 | $18,900 | $18,420 | $17,650 | 1 | $17,650 | $28 |
| 2021 | $246 | $13,204 | $13,761 | $12,500 | 1 | $12,940 | $28 |
| 2020 | $803 | $19,512 | $19,527 | — | — | — | $28 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Palmer Philanthropic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Palmer Philanthropic Foundation is led by Dan S. Palmer Jr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan S. Palmer Jr.
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Bren Palmer
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Palmer Philanthropic Foundation
How much does Palmer Philanthropic Foundation give each year?
Palmer Philanthropic Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
How large is Palmer Philanthropic Foundation?
Palmer Philanthropic Foundation reported $409 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Palmer Philanthropic Foundation operate?
Palmer Philanthropic Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Palmer Philanthropic Foundation's EIN?
Palmer Philanthropic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1246017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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