The Mozilo Family Foundation
The Mozilo Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its stated primary purpose is to support other charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions; it says it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Mozilo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mozilo Family Foundation gave $797K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $796,700
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,670
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $19,954,327
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mozilo Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing provides no further application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 90860, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-0860
Phone: (805) 963-7811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mozilo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy ($310K). Together the top 10 received $797K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 49 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to organizations in California, 19% to Washington, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mozilo Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $95K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $68K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $797K (2024) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $797K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy La Canada Flintridge, CA | Unrestricted | $310,000 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Verbum DEI High School Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St Lawrence of Brindisi Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Holy Family Services Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Italian American Museum of LA Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Santa Teresita Duarte, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Saint Catherine's Academy Anaheim, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Saint Barnabas High School Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $6,700 |
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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 | $19,954,327 | $1,513,249 | $831,198 | $796,700 | 10 | $802,722 | $1,507,226 | $947,754 |
| 2023 | $19,272,090 | $563,516 | $820,012 | $798,035 | 10 | $802,027 | $862,418 | $887,534 |
| 2022 | $19,528,328 | $-152,961 | $948,421 | $928,408 | 9 | $933,020 | $819,253 | $936,149 |
| 2021 | $20,637,010 | $1,063,101 | $1,047,188 | $1,038,400 | 10 | $1,042,795 | $1,058,708 | $1,073,756 |
| 2020 | $20,621,097 | $1,002,068 | $1,463,151 | $1,431,000 | 10 | — | $980,936 | $1,026,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mozilo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $948K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) through contributions. Its 2024 grants included schools, a university, a children’s hospital, senior-care services, and a cultural organization. The grants were listed as unrestricted.
Among its grantees, Santa Teresita Inc. describes its mission as providing professional nursing, rehabilitative, and caregiving support for seniors while helping them live with vibrancy, purpose, and fulfillment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $796,700. Grant amounts ranged from $6,700 to $310,000, with a median grant of $35,000.
The largest grants were $310,000 to Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, $150,000 to Gonzaga University, and $100,000 each to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Verbum Dei High School. Other grants included $35,000 each to St. Lawrence of Brindisi and Holy Family Services; $30,000 to Italian American Museum of LA; $20,000 to Santa Teresita; $10,000 to Saint Catherine’s Academy; and $6,700 to Saint Barnabas High School. All 10 grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christy Mozilo Larsen as president, David Kim Mozilo as secretary, and Eric Ralph Mozilo as a member.
The Mozilo Family Foundation is led by Christy Mozilo Larsen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christy Mozilo Larsen
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2024)
David Kim Mozilo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ralph Mozilo
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $5K, to Christy Mozilo Larsen (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Mozilo Family Foundation
How much does The Mozilo Family Foundation give each year?
The Mozilo Family Foundation gave $797K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $798K across 10 grants.
What is The Mozilo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mozilo Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $79,670, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mozilo Family Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Mozilo Family Foundation give grants?
The Mozilo Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Mozilo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mozilo Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mozilo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mozilo Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy ($310,000), Gonzaga University ($150,000) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mozilo Family Foundation?
The Mozilo Family Foundation reported $20.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $803K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $948K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mozilo Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its primary purpose as supporting charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) through contributions. Its 2024 grants included schools, a university, a children’s hospital, senior-care services, and a cultural organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mozilo Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mozilo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mozilo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4617492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mozilo Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mozilo Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mozilo-family-foundation-morg_b5661b40693740eab9d0c904eeb0b341
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