Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation
The Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hollywood, California. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as its final return and reports no grants and no assets; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $11,591
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $11,591
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $11,638
- -75.6% vs 2022
- 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 Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 N Alta Loma Unit 1403, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees include organizations based in California, Alabama, New York, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $943; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $45K (2022). In 2022 it made 26 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Association of the Lajh Reseda, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stephen Wise Temple Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $7,045 |
| Village School Pacific Palisades, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cross Roads School for Arts and SCI Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kehillat Israel Pacific Palisades, CA | Unrestricted | $2,135 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Assoc Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Natural History Museum Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Cedars Sinai Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | — | $11,591 | $11,638 | — | — | — | $11,591 | $33,540 |
| 2022 | $609,055 | $46,296 | $47,761 | $45,180 | 26 | $45,180 | $46,296 | $38,370 |
| 2021 | $615,700 | $48,848 | $46,646 | $44,025 | 27 | $44,025 | $48,848 | $41,308 |
| 2020 | $613,748 | $17,902 | $42,475 | $40,275 | 18 | — | $17,902 | $39,034 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2023 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grantees included organizations whose stated work spans education, interest-free loans, racial justice, cardiovascular research, support for youth with developmental disabilities, coastal and watershed health, camp experiences for children with life-threatening diseases, and support related to breast and ovarian cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $45,180. In 2021, it reported 27 grants totaling $44,025. The 2023 filing reports no grants.
Among its 2022 grants, Village School Inc received $5,000. The school describes itself as an inclusive learning community serving students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The Jewish Free Loan Association received $1,800; it describes its work as offering interest-free loans to individuals and families. The Southern Poverty Law Center received $1,200 and describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights. The Cardiovascular Research Foundation received $1,000 and describes its work as improving survival and quality of life for people with heart and vascular disease. Mychal’s Learning Place also received $1,000; it describes its work as supporting youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Terri Bloomgarden and Richard Udko as trustees.
Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Richard Udko
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terri Bloomgarden
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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.
Frequently asked questions about Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation
What does Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees include organizations based in California, Alabama, New York, and New Jersey.
How much is Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation's EIN?
Selma & Manuel Udko Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3555024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Selma & Manuel Udko 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
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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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