The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation
The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $2K.
The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation at a glance
In short: The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,108
- +224.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,054
- +62.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,054
- Total assets
- $50,882
- +37.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Archer School for Girls ($8K). Together the top 2 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 239% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Archer School for Girls Los Angeles, CA | Education | $7,855 |
| Windward School Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Education | $253 |
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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 | $50,882 | $147,552 | $11,655 | $8,108 | 2 | $8,108 | $2,418 | $3,390 |
| 2024 | $37,082 | $46,211 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $555 | $392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation is led by David S. Measer, CEO on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David S. Measer
CEO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation
How much does The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation give each year?
The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation gave $8K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation?
The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation reported $51K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation operate?
The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation's EIN?
The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1534420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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