The Miracle Theater Foundation
The Miracle Theater Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2017 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $24K.
The Miracle Theater Foundation at a glance
In short: The Miracle Theater Foundation gave $24K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $4,850
- Median grant
- $4,850
- Total assets
- $15,686
- +247.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Miracle Theater Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Darryl R Moore ($5K). Together the top 5 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darryl R Moore Los Angeles, CA | Relief from the LAWildfires - Jan 2025 | $4,850 |
| Bennie Maupin Laguna Woods, CA | Relief from the LAWildfires Jan 2025 | $4,850 |
| Louis Can Taylor Pasadena, CA | Relief from the L.A. Wildfires Jan 2025 | $4,850 |
| Dale E Fielder Los Angeles, CA | Relief from the La Wildfires Jan 2025 | $4,850 |
| Joseph Austin Pasadena, CA | Relief from the Lawildfires Jan 2025 | $4,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,686 | $97,049 | $85,881 | $24,250 | 5 | $24,250 |
| 2024 | $4,518 | $75,241 | $71,716 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $993 | $135,683 | $135,116 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $574 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Miracle Theater Foundation is led by Owen Smith, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2017); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Owen Smith
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2017
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Winslow
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Offficer, 2018
Chief Financial Offficer → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2017
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariana Ines Weber Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2017
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2017–2025. "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 Miracle Theater Foundation
How much does The Miracle Theater Foundation give each year?
The Miracle Theater Foundation gave $24K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Miracle Theater Foundation's typical grant size?
The Miracle Theater Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,850, and its average grant was $4,850, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Miracle Theater Foundation give grants?
The Miracle Theater Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does The Miracle Theater Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Miracle Theater Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Relief from the LAWildfires - Jan 2025" (3 grants).
Who are The Miracle Theater Foundation's largest grantees?
The Miracle Theater Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Darryl R Moore ($4,850), Bennie Maupin ($4,850) and Louis Can Taylor ($4,850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Miracle Theater Foundation?
The Miracle Theater Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $97K.
What is The Miracle Theater Foundation?
The Miracle Theater Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Miracle Theater Foundation's EIN?
The Miracle Theater Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4275670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2017–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2017 (received by the IRS January 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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