The Present Family Foundation Inc
The Present Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Encino, California. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $79,500 to charitable organizations, including educational, medical, cultural, public-safety, and social-service organizations.
The Present Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Present Family Foundation Inc gave $80K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,500
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,969
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,392,993
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (91% 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 Present Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16501 Ventura Blvd Ste 650, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (323) 876-3020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Present Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Briskin Elementary School ($13K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Present Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $78K (2023) to $94K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Briskin Elementary School Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $12,500 |
| City of Hope Sherman Oaks, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Museum Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Music Center Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Department Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| 11-99 Foundation Costa Mesa, CA | General Fund | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,392,993 | $99,913 | $100,250 | $79,500 | 16 | $85,221 | $84,809 | $72,240 |
| 2023 | $1,393,330 | $128,890 | $99,701 | $78,310 | 21 | $85,082 | $114,717 | $70,848 |
| 2022 | $1,364,141 | $-52,055 | $113,461 | $94,030 | 31 | $96,573 | $52,987 | $78,314 |
| 2021 | $1,529,657 | $65,119 | $91,103 | $79,000 | 37 | $79,020 | $53,036 | $84,162 |
| 2020 | $1,555,641 | $-544,337 | $118,038 | $93,000 | 21 | — | $42,786 | $82,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Present Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $72K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations across several fields. For example, City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes; Skirball Cultural Center says it offers cultural experiences inspired by Jewish traditions and American democratic ideals; and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says it aims to elevate the health status of the communities it serves through healthcare, research, and education.
Other 2024 recipients include educational, public-safety, and social-service organizations. Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation says it provides educational resources to students and the Delta Upsilon International Fraternity. The Los Angeles Fire Department grantee describes its work as maintaining a historical society museum and educating the public about the department’s history. Union Rescue Mission says it provides emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $79,500 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $12,500 to Briskin Elementary School; $10,000 each to City of Hope, Jewish Family Services, and Simon Wiesenthal Museum; and $7,000 to Skirball Cultural Center. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Music Center, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Los Angeles Police Department.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Felicia Present as president and director, Lisa Present as director, and Paula Present as vice president and CFO.
The Present Family Foundation Inc is led by Felicia Present, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Felicia Present
President & Director
President, CFO & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Present
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Present
Vice President & CFO
Director → Vice President & CFO, 2023
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Present Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Present Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Present Family Foundation Inc gave $80K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 21 grants.
What is The Present Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Present Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,969, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Present Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Present Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Present Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Present Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Present Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Present Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Present Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Briskin Elementary School ($12,500), City of Hope ($10,000) and Jewish Family Services ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Present Family Foundation Inc?
The Present Family Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Present Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations across several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Present Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Present Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Present Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4508545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Present Family Foundation Inc 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 Present Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-present-family-foundation-inc-morg_8756525035b849f8a3fdbffe5a7483b9
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