The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports 29 grants totaling $2,638,248, including grants designated for relief programs and educational programs.
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $91K), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,638,248
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $90,974
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,795,835
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (11 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (56% 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 Maurice Marciano Family Foundation
- 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: 144 S Beverly Dr 600, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 859-1301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 130 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 56% to recipients in California, 23% in New York, 19% in Pennsylvania, 3% in Minnesota, and less than 1% in Illinois. These shares are as reported in the filing. Its largest grants went to recipients in California, Pennsylvania and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 29 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $104K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $49K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 185% 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 $1.5M (2020) to $3.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Los Angeles, CA | Relief Program | $500,000 |
| America-Israel Coalition Bryn Mawr, PA | Relief Program | $500,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Relief Program | $476,448 |
| Maurice and Paul Art Marciano Foundation (See Attached STMT B) Beverly Hills, CA | See Expenditure Responsibility" Report at STMT C | $400,000 |
| Moca Los Angeles, CA | Educational Program | $100,000 |
| Fibershed San Geronimo, CA | Relief Program | $85,000 |
| Regenerative Agriculture Alliance Northfield, MN | Relief Program | $75,000 |
| Beverly Hills Police Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Relief Program | $50,000 |
| Gindi Maimonides Academy Los Angeles, CA | Relief Program | $50,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | Relief Program | $50,000 |
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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 | $18,795,835 | $8,662,112 | $2,807,325 | $2,638,248 | 29 | $2,719,349 | $2,195,113 | $1,471,740 |
| 2023 | $19,010,733 | $901,295 | $3,610,377 | $3,449,500 | 27 | $3,517,541 | $837,753 | $1,276,102 |
| 2022 | $21,719,955 | $1,094,846 | $2,697,227 | $2,556,448 | 28 | $2,621,340 | $1,028,775 | $1,340,666 |
| 2021 | $23,540,565 | $1,970,781 | $2,020,319 | $1,856,513 | 27 | $1,913,408 | $1,875,990 | $1,406,590 |
| 2020 | $23,590,103 | $2,423,156 | $1,686,482 | $1,484,000 | 19 | — | $2,345,046 | $1,265,757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 filing does not state a specific mission. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as emergency medical response, textile education and regional agriculture, as well as cultural and educational programs.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most of its support directed to United Hatzalah of Israel. Fibershed describes its work as experiential education to build a bioregional textile culture connected to ecological balance, local economies and regional organic agriculture. The Regenerative Agriculture Alliance says it is committed to higher standards in food production and supply-chain management. Other recipients include One Earth Philanthropy, which aims to help people heal the Earth; Visionary Women, which convenes conversations with leaders funding initiatives for women and girls; and Step Up on Second Street, which supports people experiencing serious mental health issues and chronic homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $2,638,248. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest reported grants were $500,000 each to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces and America-Israel Coalition, and $476,448 to Friends of United Hatzalah. Other notable grants included $400,000 to the Maurice and Paul Art Marciano Foundation, $100,000 to MOCA, $85,000 to Fibershed, and $75,000 to the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maurice Marciano as president and director, and William Payne and Olivia Marciano as directors.
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation is led by Maurice Marciano, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maurice Marciano
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Marciano
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Payne
Director
On filings since 2022
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation
How much does The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation give each year?
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 27 grants.
What is The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $90,974, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation that year got $69K on average.
Where does The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation give grants?
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Relief Program" (22 grants) and "Educational Program" (5 grants).
Who are The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($500,000), America-Israel Coalition ($500,000) and Friends of United Hatzalah ($476,448), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation?
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation reported $18.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a specific mission. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as emergency medical response, textile education and regional agriculture, as well as cultural and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation?
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 Maurice Marciano Family Foundation's EIN?
The Maurice Marciano Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0661384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Maurice Marciano Family 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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