The Hair Foundation
The Hair Foundation is a private foundation, based in Costa Mesa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
The Hair Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2022)
- $32
- -99.9% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who The Hair Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Hair Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $248K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | To empower injured combat soldiers in helping recently injured combat soldiers reclaim their lives, fulfill their dreams, and continue to serve and inspire the jewish nation. | $36,000 |
| Chabad Leadership Institute Inc Cedarhurst, NY | To support projects and/or organizations in the jewish community. | $3,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $32 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $32 | $12,764 | $49,123 | $39,600 | 2 | $44,199 | $253 |
| 2020 | $36,391 | $157,793 | $254,540 | $248,040 | 10 | — | $3,253 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hair Foundation's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Gerald Farber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel Markel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Herman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell Herman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Hair Foundation
Where does The Hair Foundation operate?
The Hair Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Utah, Washington.
What is The Hair Foundation's EIN?
The Hair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3694455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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