The Mirer Family Foundation Inc
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Solana Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Mirer Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,926
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,116
- -47.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $663
- Total assets
- $78,055
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (85% 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 Mirer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goshen Community Schools Foundation ($20K). Together the top 8 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mirer Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 504% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 494% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen Community Schools Foundation Goshen, IN | General | $20,300 |
| Crossroads United Way Elkhart, IN | General Payment | $1,000 |
| San Diego Police Officer's Associat San Diego, CA | Assist San Diego Police Officers | $1,000 |
| Citylax New York, NY | Underserved Youth | $826 |
| Curebound San Diego, CA | Cancer Cures | $500 |
| Make-a-Wish Phoenix, AZ | Children with Critical Illness | $500 |
| National Kidney Foundation New York City, NY | Eliminating Preventable Kidney Disea | $500 |
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | Cancer Research | $300 |
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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 | $78,055 | $22,574 | $35,501 | $24,926 | 8 | $24,926 | $11,437 | $5,042 |
| 2023 | $98,048 | $111,183 | $40,238 | $35,253 | 6 | $35,253 | $54,683 | $3,647 |
| 2022 | $27,103 | $15,247 | $45,119 | $38,897 | 9 | $38,897 | $932 | $4,845 |
| 2021 | $56,975 | $24,448 | $11,555 | $4,125 | 2 | $4,125 | $4,412 | $5,793 |
| 2020 | $44,082 | $26,829 | $24,888 | $16,840 | 17 | — | $3,539 | $3,729 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mirer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc is led by Richard Mirer, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Mirer
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Swihart
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Mirer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ken Mirer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marvin Demoff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Mirer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Mirer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Mirer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 6 grants.
What is The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $663, and its average grant was $3,116, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mirer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (6%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The Mirer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Goshen Community Schools Foundation ($20,300), Crossroads United Way ($1,000) and San Diego Police Officer's Associat ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mirer Family Foundation Inc?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc reported $78K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Mirer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1995642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Mirer Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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