The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 35 grants totaling $930,000, including support for organizations in education, health, Jewish life, and the arts.
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc gave $930K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $930,000
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,571
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $21,357,824
- +42.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (89% 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 Marcia Israel Foundation Inc
- 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: 1925 Century Park East 16 Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 288-4223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wilshire Boulevard Temple ($100K). Together the top 10 received $534K.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 184 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other recipient states were New York (4%), Tennessee (3%), Georgia (2%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 35 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $43K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $725K (2020) to $934K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $930K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $100,000 |
| Providence Tarzana Foundation Tarzana, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $75,000 |
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $65,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School Northridge, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $50,000 |
| De Toledo High School West Hills, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $50,000 |
| Music Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $50,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $36,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $36,000 |
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $36,000 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging Reseda, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $36,000 |
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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 | $21,357,824 | $1,028,258 | $1,177,189 | $930,000 | 35 | $956,868 | $666,542 | $992,144 |
| 2023 | $15,001,121 | $351,347 | $1,097,855 | $858,600 | 38 | $936,467 | $207,930 | $904,061 |
| 2022 | $15,413,564 | $-60,565 | $1,267,625 | $933,600 | 37 | $1,142,676 | $297,376 | $961,058 |
| 2021 | $16,741,754 | $4,462,019 | $1,007,254 | $774,600 | 37 | $818,205 | $4,273,745 | $984,492 |
| 2020 | $13,286,989 | $984,516 | $939,674 | $724,600 | 37 | — | $812,578 | $848,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $992K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included Jewish schools and cultural organizations, health and senior-care organizations, and arts organizations. For example, de Toledo High School describes its mission as educating students guided by Jewish values and a relationship with Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. The Skirball Cultural Center describes its mission as welcoming people of all communities to cultural experiences that foster human connection and support a more just society. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $930,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the larger awards were $100,000 to Wilshire Boulevard Temple, $75,000 to Providence Tarzana Foundation, $65,000 to Jewish Federation Los Angeles, and $50,000 each to Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School, de Toledo High School, and Music Center Foundation. Other grants included $36,000 each to Holocaust Museum LA, City of Hope, Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging, and The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation, and $30,000 to Skirball Cultural Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Sheldon Neinstein as president and director, Richard Conn as chief financial officer, and Kenneth Miles as director.
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc is led by Jack Sheldon Neinstein, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Sheldon Neinstein
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Kenneth Miles
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Conn
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 $10K, to Jack Sheldon Neinstein (President, Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc
How much does The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc give each year?
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc gave $930K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $859K across 38 grants.
What is The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,571, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc give grants?
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 89% 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 (16 grants), Northridge, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (35 grants).
Who are The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wilshire Boulevard Temple ($100,000), Providence Tarzana Foundation ($75,000) and Jewish Federation Los Angeles ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc?
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $957K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $992K (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 Marcia Israel Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included Jewish schools and cultural organizations, health and senior-care organizations, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc?
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 Marcia Israel Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marcia Israel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4246827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marcia Israel 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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