Resnick Foundation
The Resnick Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including universities, cultural institutions, community foundations, and public-safety organizations; the largest recipients included UCLA Foundation, Bard College, and UC Davis.
Resnick Foundation at a glance
In short: Resnick Foundation gave $78.3M across 152 grants in 2025 (avg $515K), mostly in California. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,301,329
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 152
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $515,140
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $14,857,198
- -19.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (65 of 152, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Resnick Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11444 W Olympic Blvd 10Fl Attn Tax, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 966-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Resnick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UCLA Foundation ($20.2M). Together the top 10 received $64.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,022 grants of 1,266 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 69% of grant dollars, followed by New York (17%), Colorado (7%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Kansas (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 152 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Resnick Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 65 of 152 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $72K; repeat grants $847K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24.6M (2020) to $78.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 152 grants totaling $78.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $20,245,000 |
| Bard College AnnandaleonHudson, NY | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $10,000,000 |
| UC Davis (Regents) Davis, CA | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $9,659,754 |
| Aspen Institute Aspen, CO | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $5,050,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $4,055,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $4,000,000 |
| WONDERFUL COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY - Delano Delano, CA | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $3,235,000 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $3,000,000 |
| FIJI Water Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,770,223 |
| Milken Institute Santa Monica, CA | Donee's Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,500,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,857,198 | $73,596,895 | $78,364,291 | $78,301,329 | 152 | $78,355,491 | $98,161 | $733,013 |
| 2024 | $18,538,267 | $64,688,735 | $59,944,646 | $59,918,786 | 144 | $59,943,846 | $110,095 | $629,688 |
| 2023 | $10,840,230 | $70,205,204 | $71,632,035 | $71,576,535 | 180 | $71,595,573 | $58,867 | $531,903 |
| 2022 | $10,571,906 | $35,044,182 | $28,907,911 | $28,811,896 | 387 | $28,907,111 | $43,249 | $650,830 |
| 2021 | $16,158,618 | $25,090,034 | $36,508,890 | $36,420,740 | 403 | — | $134,648 | $862,490 |
| 2020 | $28,667,176 | $17,552,510 | $24,884,923 | $24,574,677 | 109 | — | $6,493,147 | $1,527,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Resnick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $733K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. UCLA Foundation describes its role as enabling private donors to advance UCLA’s academic and research work, while Bard College says it seeks to provide a challenging academic program and a supportive environment for intellectual exchange. California Community Foundation describes its work as investing in, partnering with, and amplifying the community.
Other 2025 recipients include National Philanthropic Trust, which says it helps donors achieve philanthropic goals and administers donor-advised funds; NLI USA Inc., which supports the National Library of Israel’s collections, cultural programs, and educational resources; and Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, which provides equipment, training, and public outreach programs for the department.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 152 grants totaling $78,301,329. Grant amounts ranged from $1,076 to $20,245,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $20,245,000 to UCLA Foundation, $10,000,000 to Bard College, $9,659,754 to UC Davis (Regents), $5,050,000 to Aspen Institute, and $4,055,000 to National Philanthropic Trust. The reported purpose for each of these grants was “DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Stewart A. Resnick, Director and President; Lynda R. Resnick, Director and Chairperson; Craig B. Cooper, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary; Jordan P. Weiss, Executive Vice President and Chief Tax Officer; Jeremiah L. Kalan, Senior Vice President and Treasurer; and Jill Thacker, Audit Committee Member.
Resnick Foundation is led by Stewart A. Resnick, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stewart A. Resnick
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynda R. Resnick
Director & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig B. Cooper
Chief Legal Offcr & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeremiah L. Kalan
Senior Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Senior Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jordan P. Weiss
Executive Vice President & Chief Tax Officer
Chief Tax Officer → Executive Vice President & Chief Tax Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Thacker
Audit Committee Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen Howe (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Offcr
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Resnick Foundation
How much does Resnick Foundation give each year?
Resnick Foundation gave $78.3M across 152 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59.9M across 144 grants.
What is Resnick Foundation's typical grant size?
Resnick Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $515,140, across 152 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Resnick Foundation that year got $72K on average.
Where does Resnick Foundation give grants?
Resnick Foundation gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (18 grants), Bakersfield, CA (17 grants), New York, NY (12 grants) and Napa, CA (11 grants).
Who are Resnick Foundation's largest grantees?
Resnick Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UCLA Foundation ($20,245,000), Bard College ($10,000,000) and UC Davis (Regents) ($9,659,754), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Resnick Foundation?
Resnick Foundation reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $733K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Resnick Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Resnick Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Resnick Foundation's EIN?
Resnick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4658095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Resnick Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Resnick Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/resnick-foundation-morg_1dd3a8aef71041a1a2b127296c5990a7
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