The Mitzvah Foundation
The Mitzvah Foundation is a private foundation, based in Davis, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Mitzvah Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mitzvah Foundation gave $112K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $19K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $112,199
- +648.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $18,700
- +274.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Mitzvah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Shriners hospitals ($37K). Together the top 6 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mitzvah Foundation gives
- Giving grew 969% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 266% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $112K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners hospitals Tampa, FL | Program Support | $37,199 |
| Children's Hospital LA Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children Center Memphis, TN | Program Support | $20,000 |
| barbara Sinatra Children's Center Rancho Mirage, CA | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Outside In Portland, OR | Program Support | $10,000 |
| ronald mcDonald House Los angeles, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $29,438 | $113,971 | $112,199 | 6 | $112,199 | $28,237 | — |
| 2022 | $73,684 | $19,783 | $15,375 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,000 | $16,573 | — |
| 2021 | $81,006 | $15,732 | $10,434 | $10,000 | 4 | $10,000 | $7,385 | $3,756 |
| 2020 | $75,708 | $60,384 | $10,877 | $10,500 | 3 | — | $4,238 | $3,945 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mitzvah Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Debra Goldner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tobey Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Cheung
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Mitzvah Foundation
How much does The Mitzvah Foundation give each year?
The Mitzvah Foundation gave $112K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is The Mitzvah Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mitzvah Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,700, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mitzvah Foundation give grants?
The Mitzvah Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Tennessee (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Mitzvah Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Mitzvah Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Mitzvah Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mitzvah Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Shriners hospitals ($37,199), Children's Hospital LA ($20,000) and St Jude Children Center ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is The Mitzvah Foundation's EIN?
The Mitzvah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-2006411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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