The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, Israel-related education and development, scientific and medical research, and interfaith and multi-ethnic relations.
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation gave $27.2M across 192 grants in 2024 (avg $142K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,201,916
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 192
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $141,677
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $605,516,324
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The foundation’s website says grants are by invitation only and that it does not receive unsolicited funding requests. Its 2024 filing describes applications as submitted by email and says awards must be used consistently with the foundation’s mission. The filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Diane Guilford Glazer Foundatio
Mailing address: 9440 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 610, Beverly Hills, CA 90815
Phone: (310) 786-2100
Email: information@theglazerfoundation.org
Website: https://theglazerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PEF Endowment Funds ($5.7M across 36 grants). Together the top 10 received $13.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
563 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 226 grants of 563 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in New York (55%) and California (24%), followed by Florida (4%), the District of Columbia (4%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 192 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation gives
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2170% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (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 $1.2M (2021) to $27.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 192 grants totaling $27.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Los Angeles, CA | Facilitate philanthropy and build charitable legacies with a jewish focus | $1,400,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of North Amer New York, NY | Educational, Economic, and Social Development in Israel | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los an Los Angeles, CA | Interfaith and Multi-Ethnic Relations | $900,000 |
| The Jewish Climate Trust Inc Palm Beach, FL | Catalyze the jewish people and israel to improve climate performance throu | $750,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv Univer New York, NY | Cutting Edge Scientific and Medical Innovation & Research | $600,000 |
| PEF Endowment Funds New York, NY | Developing Young Leaders | $500,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation Inc New York, NY | Strengthening communal life, fostering creative culture and developing future leadership | $500,000 |
| American for Ben-Gurion University New York, NY | Thriving Jewish Identities and Communities | $500,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Global Jewish Relations | $405,000 |
| Save a Child's Heart Foundation US Potomac, MD | Educational, Economic, and Social Development in Israel | $400,000 |
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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 | $605,516,324 | $37,252,187 | $40,064,810 | $27,201,916 | 192 | $37,012,449 | $32,538,823 | $32,251,285 |
| 2023 | $607,066,363 | $7,518,647 | $31,054,404 | $25,976,136 | 208 | $29,439,788 | $5,435,073 | $30,804,065 |
| 2022 | $628,494,862 | $9,124,306 | $26,042,786 | $20,540,019 | 153 | $23,913,534 | $7,497,061 | $29,293,466 |
| 2021 | $641,809,326 | $41,054,133 | $6,047,792 | $1,198,500 | 8 | $3,817,156 | $39,418,497 | $31,192,996 |
| 2020 | $605,569,748 | $615,114,654 | $9,652,676 | $9,515,000 | 2 | — | $1,499,317 | $1,293,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32.3M 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 available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish identity and community, Israel-related programs, education, research, and interfaith relations.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds for educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. The Skirball Cultural Center describes its work as welcoming people from all communities to cultural experiences inspired by Jewish tradition and democratic ideals. The Anti-Defamation League says its mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 192 grants totaling $27,201,916. Grants ranged from $2,185 to $1,400,000, with a median of $100,000.
Among the largest grants were $1,400,000 to Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles for facilitating philanthropy and building charitable legacies with a Jewish focus; $1,000,000 to The Jewish Federation of North America for educational, economic, and social development in Israel; and $900,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles for interfaith and multi-ethnic relations. Other grants included $750,000 to The Jewish Climate Trust, $600,000 to American Friends of Tel Aviv University, and $500,000 each to PEF Endowment Funds, The Jerusalem Foundation, and American for Ben-Gurion University.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation is led by James Krasne, CEO on filings since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
The latest filing that lists officers: our copy of the 2022–2024 filings list none.
James Krasne
CEO
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$428K (2021)
John Fishel
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$564K (2021)
William Neiman
COO & CFO
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$416K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 $2.1M, to See Attached Schedule (Totals).
Frequently asked questions about The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation
How much does The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation give each year?
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation gave $27.2M across 192 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26.0M across 208 grants.
What is The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $141,677, across 192 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation give grants?
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (86 grants), Los Angeles, CA (32 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants) and Lewiston, ME (3 grants).
Does The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 192 grants with a stated purpose on The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Thriving Jewish Identities and Communities" (23 grants), "Educational, Economic, and Social Development in Israel" (19 grants) and "Cutting Edge Scientific and Medical Innovation & Research" (11 grants).
Who are The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include PEF Endowment Funds ($5,737,985 across 36 grants), Jewish Community Foundation of Los ($1,400,000) and The Jewish Federation of North Amer ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation?
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation reported $605.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation fund?
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish identity and community, Israel-related programs, education, research, and interfaith relations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation?
The foundation’s website says grants are by invitation only and that it does not receive unsolicited funding requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation's EIN?
The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3205480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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