The Unger Family Foundation
The Unger Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it reported 24 grants totaling $169,601, supporting organizations including UC Berkeley, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, UCLA, and Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills.
The Unger Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Unger Family Foundation gave $170K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,601
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,067
- +68.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $284,863
- -35.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Unger Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 315 Conway Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024-2603
Phone: (310) 351-9199
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Unger Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uc Berkeley ($93K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 115 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Connecticut. The filing also lists shares of 0% for the District of Columbia and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Unger Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 921% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2021) to $170K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $93,333 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $20,000 |
| UCLA Los Angeles, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $13,520 |
| Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $11,788 |
| Museique Pasadena, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $6,350 |
| ACLU Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Phase One Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $2,500 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $2,485 |
| Holocaust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $2,000 |
| The Geffen Playhouse Los Angeles, CA | Support of Charitable Mission | $1,500 |
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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 | $284,863 | $14,136 | $171,535 | $169,601 | 24 | $170,151 | $13,501 | $18,484 |
| 2024 | $442,262 | $43,931 | $151,794 | $142,695 | 34 | $146,772 | $38,623 | $30,618 |
| 2023 | $550,125 | $120,465 | $126,759 | $119,965 | 18 | $122,846 | $18,717 | $32,778 |
| 2022 | $556,419 | $90,444 | $140,000 | $132,335 | 23 | $135,638 | $70 | $27,733 |
| 2021 | $605,975 | $144,065 | $100,861 | $91,565 | 16 | — | $18,434 | $31,311 |
| 2020 | $562,771 | $183,427 | $108,237 | $101,657 | 32 | — | $56,710 | $29,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Unger Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — 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 filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as reproductive health, music, cancer research and treatment, Holocaust education, and professional development. For example, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles describes its mission as providing reproductive health care and sexual health information through patient services, education, and advocacy. Muse/Ique says it creates live music events and outreach programs to engage communities and inspire music lovers. The Phase One Foundation says it supports Phase 1 clinical research and cancer treatment programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $169,601. Grant amounts ranged from $135 to $93,333, with a median grant of $1,150. Its largest grants included $93,333 to UC Berkeley, $20,000 to Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, $13,520 to UCLA, and $11,788 to Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills. Other recipients included Muse/Ique ($6,350), ACLU Foundation ($5,000), and Phase One Foundation ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine L. Unger as chairman and president, and Leonard Unger as secretary and treasurer.
The Unger Family Foundation is led by Catherine L. Unger, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine L. Unger
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Unger
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 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 Unger Family Foundation
How much does The Unger Family Foundation give each year?
The Unger Family Foundation gave $170K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 34 grants.
What is The Unger Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Unger Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,150, and its average grant was $7,067, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Unger Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Unger Family Foundation give grants?
The Unger Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (14 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Unger Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Unger Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Mission" (24 grants).
Who are The Unger Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Unger Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uc Berkeley ($93,333), Planned Parenthood Los Angeles ($20,000) and UCLA ($13,520), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Unger Family Foundation?
The Unger Family Foundation reported $285K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Unger Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as reproductive health, music, cancer research and treatment, Holocaust education, and professional development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Unger Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Unger Family Foundation's EIN?
The Unger Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4693193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Unger 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Unger Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-unger-family-foundation-morg_dc79efdb3b474e11a1623a755c798acb
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