The Streisand Foundation
The Streisand Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. It made 94 grants totaling $1,481,001 in 2024. Its reported grants went to organizations including advocacy groups, media organizations, a university-related foundation, and philanthropic organizations.
The Streisand Foundation at a glance
In short: The Streisand Foundation gave $1.5M across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state District of Columbia. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,481,001
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,755
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $30,560,764
- +11.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (27 of 94, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (30% 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 Streisand Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Jesse Brown and submit a proposal describing the organization and project, the amount requested, contact information, the organization’s budget, financial statements, a copy of its IRS determination letter, and a list of its board of directors. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1 and November 1.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1 and November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Jesse Brown
Mailing address: 1327 Ocean Ave Suite H, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 939-1333
Website: https://streisands.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Streisand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tides Foundation ($115K). Together the top 10 received $482K.
Grant Size Distribution
403 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 398 grants of 403 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, D.C. and California (30% each), followed by New York (19%), Massachusetts (4%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Streisand Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 94 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% 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 $786K (2021) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support for Organization's Operations | $115,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University New York, NY | To increase awareness of, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) | $56,972 |
| The Clinton Foundation New York, NY | Support | $55,473 |
| Vote Riders Santa Monica, CA | Support for Organization's Operations | $40,000 |
| MOTHER JONES (Mother Jones CIR) Washington, DC | Advance liberal and progressive goals. | $40,000 |
| New Venture Fund New York, NY | promote fair and equal justice | $35,000 |
| Progress Now Los Angeles, CA | To support promoting philanthropy and managing donated resources for the advancement of ucla | $35,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund New York, NY | Support for Services Provided by Organization | $35,000 |
| Pro Publica Washington, DC | Educate the public concerning issues of importance to working families | $35,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | support | $34,416 |
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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 | $30,560,764 | $4,837,816 | $2,022,354 | $1,481,001 | 94 | $1,702,634 | $4,063,739 | $1,333,737 |
| 2023 | $27,358,851 | $507,083 | $2,090,415 | $1,132,381 | 83 | $1,360,138 | $363,246 | $1,277,319 |
| 2022 | $23,005,394 | $1,986,937 | $2,337,937 | $1,229,129 | 86 | $1,442,726 | $1,840,075 | $1,210,495 |
| 2021 | $29,912,351 | $1,732,558 | $14,754,760 | $786,000 | 49 | $963,969 | $1,581,995 | $1,299,562 |
| 2020 | $25,579,310 | $1,779,120 | $1,230,674 | $885,288 | 91 | — | $1,656,795 | $1,026,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Streisand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Tides Foundation describes its work as advancing equity and shifting resources and power to communities historically denied both. The Women’s Media Center says it works to make women visible and powerful in media, while Indivisible Civics describes its mission as building civic leadership and grassroots capacity to advance progressive values and policies. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 94 grants totaling $1,481,001. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $115,000, with a median of $12,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $115,000 to Tides Foundation, $56,972 to American Friends of the Hebrew University, $55,473 to the Clinton Foundation, and $40,000 each to VoteRiders and Mother Jones. Other listed awards included $35,000 to New Venture Fund, $35,000 to ProPublica, and $34,416 to the UCLA Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbra Streisand as president. Listed board members are Margery Tabankin, Jason Gould, Francis Smith, Todd M. Morgan, Christine Pittel, and Julie Bergman. Lester J. Knispel is listed as secretary, and Todd Bozick as assistant secretary.
The Streisand Foundation is led by Barbra Streisand, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbra Streisand
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis Smith
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gould
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lester J. Knispel
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margery Tabankin
Board Member
Treasurer & Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd M. Morgan
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Pittel
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bergman
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Bozick
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
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 Streisand Foundation
How much does The Streisand Foundation give each year?
The Streisand Foundation gave $1.5M across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 83 grants.
What is The Streisand Foundation's typical grant size?
The Streisand Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,755, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Streisand Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Streisand Foundation give grants?
The Streisand Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (27 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Los Angeles, CA (11 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (4 grants).
Does The Streisand Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of The Streisand Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support for Organization's Operations" (27 grants).
Who are The Streisand Foundation's largest grantees?
The Streisand Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tides Foundation ($115,000), American Friends of the Hebrew University ($56,972) and The Clinton Foundation ($55,473), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Streisand Foundation?
The Streisand Foundation reported $30.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Streisand Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Tides Foundation describes its work as advancing equity and shifting resources and power to communities historically denied both. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Streisand Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Streisand Foundation's EIN?
The Streisand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2620702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Streisand Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-streisand-foundation-morg_160ed383b9ee49dc92cf85c1398c6479
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