The Larry David Foundation Inc
The Larry David Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it gave $170,500 through 12 grants to charitable organizations working in areas including health, homelessness, hunger, children’s rights, the environment, humanitarian relief, and the arts.
The Larry David Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Larry David Foundation Inc gave $171K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,208
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $3,205,932
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Larry David Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11812 San Vicente Blvd 4Th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 914-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Larry David Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($25K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 55 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), California (23%), Oklahoma (15%), Washington, DC (12%), and Ohio (6%). These figures describe the locations of that year’s recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Larry David Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2019) to $210K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to free the world from cancer. | $25,000 |
| Care for the Homeless New York, NY | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to fight homelessness by delivering high-quality and client-centered health care, human services and shelter to homeless individuals and families, and by advocating for policies to ameliorate, prevent, and end homelessness | $25,000 |
| Action Against Hunger USA New York, NY | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to create a better way to deal with hunger. | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to bring medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and healthcare exclusions. | $20,000 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights Los Angeles, CA | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to protect the rights of children in poverty and those overcoming abuse and neglect by delivering free legal services, supportive programs, and systematic solutions. | $15,000 |
| A Child's Hope International Cincinnati, OH | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to motivate and mobilize the church to care for orphans and vulnerable children. | $10,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to transform the future of health through exquisite care, innovative research, and vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes. | $10,000 |
| Global Green USA Santa Monica, CA | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission of integrating the shared interests of people, places and planet through partnerships. | $10,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | Donation to the organization's general fund to further its mission to safeguard the earth - its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,205,932 | $303,825 | $186,668 | $170,500 | 12 | $170,500 | $287,556 | $195,984 |
| 2024 | $3,088,775 | $186,717 | $182,228 | $170,500 | 11 | $170,500 | $171,725 | $186,822 |
| 2023 | $3,084,286 | $91,349 | $187,427 | $170,500 | 11 | $170,500 | $82,130 | $170,997 |
| 2022 | $3,180,364 | $254,302 | $225,401 | $210,000 | 5 | $210,000 | $244,173 | $169,186 |
| 2021 | $3,151,501 | $620,788 | $132,174 | $116,500 | 16 | $116,500 | $111,854 | $172,262 |
| 2020 | $2,893,457 | $550,954 | $166,777 | $155,000 | 16 | — | $306,598 | $126,483 |
| 2019 | $2,509,280 | $193,026 | $107,245 | $100,000 | 14 | — | $189,065 | $124,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Larry David Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing varied needs. For example, Care for the Homeless describes its mission as fighting homelessness through health care, human services, shelter, and policy advocacy. Action Against Hunger-USA says it works to prevent, detect, and treat undernutrition, particularly during and after disasters and conflicts. The Alliance for Children’s Rights describes its work as helping children and young adults access stability, health care, education, and other critical supports.
Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern caring for orphans and vulnerable children (A Child’s Hope International), promoting environmental welfare (Global Green USA), and creating a safety net for stand-up comedians in need (Comedy Gives Back). The filing also lists grants to organizations working in cancer care and research, emergency relief, medical humanitarian assistance, and environmental protection.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $170,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $12,500. Among the largest were $25,000 each to the American Cancer Society and Care for the Homeless; $20,000 each to Action Against Hunger USA, the American Red Cross, and Doctors Without Borders; and $15,000 to the Alliance for Children’s Rights. Other listed recipients included A Child’s Hope International, City of Hope, Global Green USA, NRDC, Comedy Gives Back, and Dreamstreet Theatre Company.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry David as president and director; Matthew Lichtenberg as secretary and CFO; and Cazzie L. David and Romy M. David as directors.
The Larry David Foundation Inc is led by Larry David, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry David
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cazzie L. David
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Romy M. David
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Matthew Lichtenberg
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Larry David Foundation Inc
How much does The Larry David Foundation Inc give each year?
The Larry David Foundation Inc gave $171K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $171K across 11 grants.
What is The Larry David Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Larry David Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $14,208, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Larry David Foundation Inc give grants?
The Larry David Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Oklahoma (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Larry David Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Larry David Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Larry David Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Larry David Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society ($25,000), Care for the Homeless ($25,000) and Action Against Hunger USA ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Larry David Foundation Inc?
The Larry David Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Larry David Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing varied needs. For example, Care for the Homeless describes its mission as fighting homelessness through health care, human services, shelter, and policy advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Larry David Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Larry David Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Larry David Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2877564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Larry David Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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