Pyramid Foundation Inc
Pyramid Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Malibu, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation terminated following a board meeting on August 31, 2023, and donated all its assets to charities during 2023; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Pyramid Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pyramid Foundation Inc gave $268K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $21K), top state California. 31% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $268,000
- -89.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- -69.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $20,615
- -65.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pyramid Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Cohen
Mailing address: 3813 Surfwood Drive, Malibu, CA 90265
Phone: (310) 454-2681
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pyramid Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Johns Health Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 77 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (39%), New York (34%), Pennsylvania (19%), Connecticut (4%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pyramid Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 127% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2020) to $2.5M (2022). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Health Center Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | Fellowship Fund | $50,000 |
| UJA - Federation of New York Israel New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cheshire Academy Cheshire, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hofstra University Fund Hempstead, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camp Long Island Oceanside, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cohens Children Medical Center Queens, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,899 | $313,573 | $268,000 | 13 | $272,198 | — | $12,575 |
| 2022 | $316,394 | $142,648 | $2,577,650 | $2,522,002 | 42 | $2,547,476 | $112,474 | $64,031 |
| 2021 | $1,666,427 | $188,095 | $197,065 | $158,600 | 11 | $171,331 | $162,361 | $134,459 |
| 2020 | $1,668,817 | $120,161 | $157,743 | $118,200 | 11 | — | $95,621 | $138,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pyramid Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for health care, education, and charitable organizations. Lehigh University describes its goal as advancing learning through teaching, research, and service to others. Cheshire Academy describes itself as a college-preparatory school focused on students’ potential and development as global citizens. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $268,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $100,000 to St. John’s Health Center for general support, $50,000 to Lehigh University for a fellowship fund, and $50,000 to UJA–Federation of New York Israel for general support. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Cheshire Academy, Hofstra University Fund, Sunrise Day Camp Long Island, Cohen’s Children Medical Center, and Birthright Israel Foundation.
The filing says applicants should submit correspondence setting forth programs for charitable purposes. The foundation may exercise discretion over grant amounts and timing. Because the filing is marked final and the foundation reported terminating in 2023, these filing instructions should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Michael Cohen as president, Stephen Seltzer as secretary/treasurer, and Donna Glabman and Lisa Cohen as directors.
Pyramid Foundation Inc is led by Michael Cohen, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Cohen
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $30K (2023)
Donna Glabman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Seltzer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $30K, to Michael Cohen (President).
Frequently asked questions about Pyramid Foundation Inc
How much does Pyramid Foundation Inc give each year?
Pyramid Foundation Inc gave $268K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.5M across 42 grants.
What is Pyramid Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pyramid Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,615, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pyramid Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Pyramid Foundation Inc give grants?
Pyramid Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Pyramid Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Pyramid Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pyramid Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pyramid Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include St Johns Health Center ($100,000), Lehigh University ($50,000) and UJA - Federation of New York Israel ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Pyramid Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for health care, education, and charitable organizations. Lehigh University describes its goal as advancing learning through teaching, research, and service to others. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pyramid Foundation Inc?
Pyramid Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Pyramid Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Pyramid Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pyramid Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pyramid Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6083997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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