Tikun Olam Foundation
Tikun Olam Foundation is a public charity based in Los Angeles, California, formed in 2001. It supports vulnerable children by providing support to children, their families, and their communities, with the aim of promoting their education and nurturing.
Tikun Olam Foundation at a glance
In short: Tikun Olam Foundation gave $6.1M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $254K), top state California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,104,333
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $254,347
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $81,874,547
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tikun Olam Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 6505 Wilshire Blvd 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (323) 761-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tikun Olam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zero To Three National Center for Infants ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 31 grants of 109 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant data attributes 23% of grant dollars to California recipients; the recipient state for the remaining 77% is not specified in the data. Listed California recipients include Jewish Family Svc LA, Allies for Every Child, Foothill Family Service, and Jewish Community Fnd of LA.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tikun Olam Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) 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 $353K; repeat grants $235K. How we count
Medians: $163K first-time, $93K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $4.3M (2021) to $6.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zero To Three National Center for Infants | general support | $1,334,333 |
| Jewish Family Svc LA La, CA | general support | $1,080,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | general support | $1,000,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | general support | $1,000,000 |
| All For Kids Organization | general support | $225,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | general support | $150,000 |
| Westside Infant-Family Network | general support | $135,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | general support | $125,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | general support | $120,000 |
| Allies for Every Child Inc Culver Cty, CA | general support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,874,547 | $5,162,951 | $26,507,667 | $6,104,333 | 24 | $5,063,813 |
| 2023 | $76,354,987 | $3,955,647 | $2,187,020 | $5,881,833 | 22 | $3,852,219 |
| 2022 | $68,422,958 | $2,802,157 | $5,170,182 | $5,360,500 | 22 | $2,649,203 |
| 2021 | $90,556,232 | $8,190,584 | $12,008,804 | $4,264,363 | 20 | $6,555,149 |
| 2020 | $80,835,524 | $3,188,848 | $2,460,754 | $4,380,900 | 21 | $2,607,235 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help vulnerable children through support for the child, family, and community, and to promote their education and nurturing so they become responsible, successful, and caring individuals.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as Zero To Three National Center for Infants, Jewish Family Svc LA, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Venice Family Clinic, and Foothill Family Service. Foothill Family Service describes its own mission as envisioning “generations of healthy families and thriving communities.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $6,104,333. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,334,333, with a median of $100,000. The largest listed grants included $1,334,333 to Zero To Three National Center for Infants, $1,080,000 to Jewish Family Svc LA, and $1,000,000 each to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Venice Family Clinic. Other listed grants included $225,000 to All For Kids Organization, $150,000 to President & Fellows of Harvard College, $135,000 to Westside Infant-Family Network, and $125,000 to University of California San Francisco Foundation.
The filing says that most grants are for general operations and for one year. For multi-year grants made for a specified purpose, the foundation prepares an agreement with benchmarks; the grantee must provide a written report showing the benchmarks have been met before receiving the next installment. The filing also states that all grants in Schedule F go to domestic 501(c)(3) organizations that provide grants or other assistance to designated foreign organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eugene P Stein as president and director; Marilyn Stein as chair of the board and director; Aaron Lerner and Andrew Stein as vice presidents and directors; Julie Stein O’Brien as vice president and grants committee chair; Shana Elga as vice president and investment committee chair; Cathy Siegel Weiss, Lawrence Rauch, and Marcia Weiner Mankoff as directors; and Deborah Johnston as treasurer.
Tikun Olam Foundation is led by Eugene P. Stein, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eugene P. Stein
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Stein O'Brien
Vice President & Grants Committee Chair
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2021
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Grants Committee Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Stein
Chair of the Board & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shana Elga
Vice President & Investment Committee Chair
Vice President & Director → Vice President & Investment Committee Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Stein
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Siegel Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Rauch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Weiner Mankoff
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Lerner
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Rosen
Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Johnston
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mark Lainer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marvin I. Schotland (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Robert Avery (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: David Carroll (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Tikun Olam Foundation
How much does Tikun Olam Foundation give each year?
Tikun Olam Foundation gave $6.1M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.9M across 22 grants.
What is Tikun Olam Foundation's typical grant size?
Tikun Olam Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $254,347, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tikun Olam Foundation that year got $353K on average.
Where does Tikun Olam Foundation give grants?
Tikun Olam Foundation's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The most frequent recipient cities were La, CA (2 grants).
Does Tikun Olam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tikun Olam Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Tikun Olam Foundation's largest grantees?
Tikun Olam Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Zero To Three National Center for Infants ($1,334,333), Jewish Family Svc LA ($1,080,000) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tikun Olam Foundation?
Tikun Olam Foundation reported $81.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What does Tikun Olam Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help vulnerable children through support for the child, family, and community, and to promote their education and nurturing so they become responsible, successful, and caring individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tikun Olam Foundation?
Tikun Olam Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Tikun Olam Foundation's EIN?
Tikun Olam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4871770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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