The 2M Foundation
The 2M Foundation is a private foundation, based in Menlo Park, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $213K in qualifying distributions.
The 2M Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,490,028
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $93,594
- +64.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $213,477
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $330,864
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The 2M Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The 2M Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $70K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Association for Spelling as Communication Herndon, VA | To provide access to effective communication that supports agency and autonomy for individuals with speaking difficulties. | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,490,028 | $93,594 | $330,864 | — | — | $213,477 | — |
| 2023 | $6,566,585 | $56,920 | $424,208 | $20,000 | 1 | $279,123 | — |
| 2022 | $5,309,793 | $355,872 | $452,405 | $10,000 | 1 | $337,826 | $211,865 |
| 2021 | $6,358,332 | $224,568 | $540,957 | $57,650 | 3 | $405,219 | $54,335 |
| 2020 | $5,841,016 | $1,726,635 | $500,555 | $70,000 | 3 | — | $1,791,162 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The 2M Foundation is led by Elizabeth Horn, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Horn
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Janine Bisharat
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Nelson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Elizabeth Horn (President).
Frequently asked questions about The 2M Foundation
How large is The 2M Foundation?
The 2M Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $94K.
Where does The 2M Foundation operate?
The 2M Foundation has awarded grants in California, Virginia.
What is The 2M Foundation's EIN?
The 2M Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5566794. 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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