The Resnick Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1997 and based in Los Angeles, California. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 95-4658095. The foundation was established by billionaire couple Stewart A. Resnick and Lynda Resnick, principals behind The Wonderful Company, which owns brands including Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, and Teleflora. Through their foundation and corporate giving, the Resnicks have invested more than $2.6 billion in philanthropy globally, with $1.3 billion directed toward environmental sustainability to combat climate change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.5M
+71.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$59.9M
-16.3% YoY
Grant Count
144
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$416K
+4.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Resnick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Resnick Foundation does not operate formal grant programs with published guidelines. Instead, it makes strategic gifts typically to institutions with which the Resnicks are affiliated. Based on recent grantmaking patterns, primary funding areas include:
- Higher education, particularly sustainability research
- Arts and culture institutions in Los Angeles
- Public health
- Jewish causes
- Environmental sustainability and climate change research
- Human services
- Faith-based organizations
Grantmaking
The Resnick Foundation operates with an invitation-only approach to grantmaking. The foundation's 990 tax filings explicitly state it will not accept unsolicited contact, emails of introduction, letters of inquiry, or telephone calls. There is no public application process or published decision timeline.
Grant Range
** Median of $10,000
Average Grant
Amount:** $416,000 per grant
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with particular emphasis on Los Angeles. However, it has broader reach across the United States, with 67% of grants directed to the Northeast region. Top grant-receiving cities include:
- Los Angeles, CA (20 grants)
- Fresno, CA (14 grants)
- Bakersfield, CA (11 grants)
- New York, NY (10 grants)
- Napa, CA (9 grants)
- Paso Robles, CA (7 grants)
- Sonoma, CA (6 grants)
- Washington, DC (5 grants)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (FYE September 2024):
- Total Assets: $18,538,267
- Total Revenues: $64,688,735
- Total Expenses: $59,944,646
- Total Giving: $59,918,786
- Investment Income and Dividends: $110,895
Historical Data (FYE September 2023):
- Total Assets: $10.8 million
- Total Revenues: $70.2 million
- Total Expenses: $71.6 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,538,267 | $10,840,230 | $10,571,906 |
| Revenue | $64,688,735 | $70,205,204 | $35,044,182 |
| Expenses | $59,944,646 | $71,632,035 | $28,907,911 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $59,943,846 | $71,595,573 | $28,907,111 |
| Net Investment Income | $110,095 | $58,867 | $43,249 |
| Distributable Amount | $629,688 | $531,903 | $650,830 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bard College ($5,000,000), American Technion Society ($2,000,000), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($1,300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3E Empower Equip Embark Inc VISALIA, CA | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 746 Sports Foundation Shafter, CA | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $40,000 |
| Acumen Fund New York, NY | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $75,000 |
| Ag4Youth Napa, CA | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| Almond Acres Charter Academy (Paso Robles Charter Paso Robles, CA | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| American Diabetes Association Arlington, VA | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $17,500 |
| American Friends of IDC New York, NY | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $500,000 |
| American Red Cross Central California Region Fresno, CA | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| American Technion Society NEW YORK, NY | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000,000 |
| Andover Senior Citizens Club ANDOVER, KS | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Stewart A. Resnick – Director, President
- Lynda R. Resnick – Director, Chairperson
- Craig B. Cooper – Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
- Jordan P. Weiss – Executive Vice President & Chief Tax Officer
- Jeremiah L. Kalan – Senior Vice President & Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEWART A RESNICK | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LYNDA R RESNICK | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON | — | — |
| CRAIG B COOPER | CHIEF LEGAL OFFCR & SECRETARY | — | — |
| JORDAN P WEISS | EVP & CHIEF TAX OFFICER | — | — |
| JEREMIAH L KALAN | SR VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Resnicks have made significant recent commitments to sustainability research and higher education:
Resnicks pledge $50M for sustainability research**UCLA Health Gift:** Stewart and Lynda Resnick announced a $100 million gift to UCLA Health
UCLA Health announces $100 million gift from Stewart and Lynda ...**UC Davis Sustainability Research:** The Resnicks pledged $50 million for sustainability research at UC Davis
Resnicks pledge $50M for sustainability research**Lynda and Stewart Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation:** A groundbreaking was held for this center at UC Davis, reflecting the foundation's commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability
Lynda and Stewart Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation GroundbreakingSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Resnick Foundation fund?
The Resnick Foundation does not operate formal grant programs with published guidelines. Instead, it makes strategic gifts typically to institutions with which the Resnicks are affiliated. Based on recent grantmaking patterns, primary funding areas include: • Higher education, particularly sustainability research • Arts and culture institutions in Los Angeles • Public health • Jewish causes • Environmental sustainability and climate change research • Human services • Faith-based organizations
How do I apply for a grant from Resnick Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • **Total Annual Giving:** $59.9 million (2024) • **Number of Grants:** 144 awards in 2024; 180 grants in 2022 • **Typical Grant Size:** Median of $10,000 • **Grant Range:** $5,000 to $750,000,000 • **Average Grant Amount:** $416,000 per grant **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Bard College: $5,000,000 • Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey: $5,000,000 • Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): $4,000,000 **Application Process:** The Resnick Foundation operates …
Where does Resnick Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with particular emphasis on Los Angeles. However, it has broader reach across the United States, with 67% of grants directed to the Northeast region. Top grant-receiving cities include: • Los Angeles, CA (20 grants) • Fresno, CA (14 grants) • Bakersfield, CA (11 grants) • New York, NY (10 grants) • Napa, CA (9 grants) • Paso Robles, CA (7 grants) • Sonoma, CA (6 grants) • Washington, DC (5 grants)
What size grants does Resnick Foundation award?
In 2024, Resnick Foundation awarded 144 grants totaling $59.9M — an average of about $416K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Resnick Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Resnick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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