The Mosk Foundation
The Mosk Foundation is a private foundation, based in Redondo Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $434K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $18K.
The Mosk Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mosk Foundation gave $34K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,800
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,450
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $434,358
- +8.5% vs 2023
- 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 Mosk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ukro Charity ($15K). Together the top 4 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (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 Mosk Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 171% 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 $10K (2020) to $41K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukro Charity Sierra Madre, CA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $13,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $5,500 |
| Presentation of Mary Catholic Churc Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $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 | $434,358 | $67,842 | $33,990 | $33,800 | 4 | $33,990 | $17,842 | — |
| 2023 | $400,506 | $67,107 | $42,565 | $41,450 | 5 | $42,565 | $17,107 | — |
| 2022 | $375,964 | $52,700 | $29,390 | $28,500 | 7 | $29,390 | $2,700 | — |
| 2021 | $352,654 | $333 | $34,763 | $31,000 | 5 | $31,030 | — | $18,166 |
| 2020 | $378,852 | $6,503 | $10,542 | $10,317 | 3 | — | $6,341 | $18,776 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mosk Foundation is led by Manfred Mosk, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Manfred Mosk
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen Backlin
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mona D. Mosk
Secretary
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 Mosk Foundation
How much does The Mosk Foundation give each year?
The Mosk Foundation gave $34K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 5 grants.
What is The Mosk Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mosk Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,250, and its average grant was $8,450, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mosk Foundation give grants?
The Mosk 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 Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Mosk Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Mosk Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (4 grants).
How large is The Mosk Foundation?
The Mosk Foundation reported $434K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $68K.
What is The Mosk Foundation's EIN?
The Mosk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4247424. 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
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