The Deutsch Foundation
The Deutsch Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Established in 1997, it supports work to improve the health, wellness, and outcomes of children, youth, and families in Los Angeles County, partnering with nonprofit organizations through a trust-based philanthropy approach. It was formerly known as the Carl and Roberta Deutsch Foundation.
The Deutsch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Deutsch Foundation gave $7.7M across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,745,128
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,098
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $189,448,298
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (16 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Deutsch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2444 Wilshire Blvd 600, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 453-0055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deutsch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holocaust Museum LA ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
455 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 212 grants of 455 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated purpose centers on children, youth, and families of Los Angeles County. In 2024, 97% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California, 1% to Ohio, and 1% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Deutsch Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 73 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $103K; repeat grants $107K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.7M (2024) to $9.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Coalition for Responsible Community Development Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $555,128 |
| People Concern Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Homeboy Industries Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| CCF Community Initiatives Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $160,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Network Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $155,000 |
| Fulcrum Arts Pasadena, CA | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Leadersup Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189,448,298 | $60,892,335 | $11,519,141 | $7,745,128 | 73 | $8,829,203 | $27,174,545 | $7,701,380 |
| 2023 | $178,985,199 | $13,363,665 | $10,761,542 | $8,954,200 | 96 | $10,169,091 | $9,340,173 | $8,418,548 |
| 2022 | $162,133,156 | $3,836,194 | $9,883,571 | $8,780,652 | 97 | $9,699,427 | $3,295,882 | $8,536,657 |
| 2021 | $199,668,776 | $11,139,329 | $11,141,188 | $9,483,700 | 98 | $10,426,747 | $7,933,645 | $9,794,841 |
| 2020 | $179,490,057 | $688,360 | $9,946,606 | $8,461,000 | 91 | — | $1,589,753 | $8,876,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deutsch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to improve the health, wellness, and outcomes for children, youth, and families of Los Angeles County. Its four areas of impact are education, humanitarian services, capacity building, and legacy grants.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, Los Angeles Youth Network says its mission is to end youth homelessness in Los Angeles County, while Venice Family Clinic says it provides quality primary health care to people in need. Homeboy Industries describes its work as providing hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 73 grants totaling $7,745,128. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $100,000. The listed largest grants were generally designated for general operating support. They included $1,000,000 to Holocaust Museum LA, $555,128 to Coalition for Responsible Community Development, $300,000 to People Concern, and $250,000 each to Skirball Cultural Center and Southern California Grantmakers. Other 2024 grants included $175,000 to Homeboy Industries, $160,000 to CCF Community Initiatives Fund, $155,000 to Los Angeles Youth Network, and $150,000 each to LeaderUp and Venice Family Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Carl Deutsch, president; Kristina Deutsch, secretary; and Janis Minton, trustee.
The Deutsch Foundation is led by Carl Deutsch, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl Deutsch
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janis Minton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$260K (2023) → $130K (2024)
Kristina Deutsch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 $130K, to Janis Minton (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Deutsch Foundation
How much does The Deutsch Foundation give each year?
The Deutsch Foundation gave $7.7M across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.0M across 96 grants.
What is The Deutsch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Deutsch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $106,098, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Deutsch Foundation that year got $103K on average.
Where does The Deutsch Foundation give grants?
The Deutsch Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (42 grants), Pasadena, CA (6 grants), Santa Monica, CA (2 grants) and Long Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does The Deutsch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Deutsch Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Deutsch Foundation's largest grantees?
The Deutsch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Holocaust Museum LA ($1,000,000), Coalition for Responsible Community Development ($555,128) and People Concern ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Deutsch Foundation?
The Deutsch Foundation reported $189.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deutsch Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to improve the health, wellness, and outcomes for children, youth, and families of Los Angeles County. Its four areas of impact are education, humanitarian services, capacity building, and legacy grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deutsch Foundation?
The Foundation 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 The Deutsch Foundation's EIN?
The Deutsch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4610378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Deutsch 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Deutsch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-deutsch-foundation-morg_0395561ea21544cf984f403eec1c0d6e
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