The Menzel Family Foundation
The Menzel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Menzel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Menzel Family Foundation gave $16K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,000
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,000
- -56.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Menzel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Marcos HS Alumni Association ($5K). Together the top 4 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Menzel Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 344% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $28K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos HS Alumni Association Santa Barbara, CA | General donation | $5,000 |
| Royal Pride Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Santa Barbara, CA | General Donation | $3,500 |
| SBCC Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | — | $29,668 | $18,986 | $16,000 | 4 | $16,000 | $29,668 | — |
| 2023 | $174,854 | $23,731 | $30,652 | $27,500 | 3 | $27,500 | $3,198 | $7,988 |
| 2022 | $181,775 | $2,249 | $17,491 | $12,500 | 3 | $12,500 | $2,749 | $8,336 |
| 2021 | $197,017 | $110,271 | $13,254 | $8,000 | 3 | $8,000 | $419 | $5,713 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Menzel Family Foundation is led by Karen Menzel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Menzel
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Menzel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Menzel Family Foundation
How much does The Menzel Family Foundation give each year?
The Menzel Family Foundation gave $16K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is The Menzel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Menzel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $4,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Menzel Family Foundation give grants?
The Menzel Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants).
Does The Menzel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Menzel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Menzel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Menzel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4271699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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