The Praisner Family Foundation
The Praisner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pebble Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $107K.
The Praisner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Praisner Family Foundation gave $129K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,875
- +143.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,479
- +184.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,188
- Total assets
- $199,064
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 Praisner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meals on Wheels ($100K). Together the top 6 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Praisner Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 130% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 508% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2024) to $129K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels San Francisco, CA | For a capital campaign to build a new kitchen | $100,000 |
| Montage Health Foundation Monterey, CA | To Support the Organization's General Programs | $15,000 |
| JDRF New York, NY | To Support the Organization's General Programs | $10,000 |
| Gofundmeorg West Hollywood, CA | Disaster Relief | $2,375 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | To Support the Organization's General Programs | $1,000 |
| Aim Youth Mental Health Carmel, CA | To Support the Organization's General Programs | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,064 | $113,622 | $139,172 | $128,875 | 6 | $132,444 | $107,008 | $26,088 |
| 2024 | $224,614 | $14,981 | $63,198 | $52,850 | 7 | $56,045 | $8,176 | $28,479 |
| 2023 | $272,831 | $38,996 | $67,466 | $58,455 | 10 | $61,236 | $32,766 | $25,940 |
| 2022 | $301,301 | $28,128 | $66,093 | $56,050 | 8 | $58,400 | $21,084 | $28,830 |
| 2021 | $339,266 | $36,640 | $65,489 | $55,125 | 12 | $55,125 | $26,512 | $34,944 |
| 2020 | $368,115 | $8,367 | $64,119 | $54,330 | 11 | — | $8,313 | $32,811 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Praisner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Praisner Family Foundation is led by Jan Praisner, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jan Praisner
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Todd Praisner
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia P. Mosher
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Praisner
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Praisner Family Foundation
How much does The Praisner Family Foundation give each year?
The Praisner Family Foundation gave $129K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 7 grants.
What is The Praisner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Praisner Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,188, and its average grant was $21,479, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Praisner Family Foundation give grants?
The Praisner Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monterey, CA (2 grants).
Does The Praisner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Praisner Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Praisner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Praisner Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Meals on Wheels ($100,000), Montage Health Foundation ($15,000) and JDRF ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Praisner Family Foundation?
The Praisner Family Foundation reported $199K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Praisner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Praisner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3381823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Praisner Family Foundation 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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