Youth Towns of Israel (California)
Youth Towns of Israel (California) is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Granada Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $316K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $136.
Youth Towns of Israel (California) at a glance
In short: Youth Towns of Israel (California) gave $150K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $150K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $150,000
- -59.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $150,000
- -59.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $316,261
- +8.3% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Youth Towns of Israel (California) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jets ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Youth Towns of Israel (California) gives
- Giving grew 88% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2019) to $372K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jets Granada Hills, CA | General | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $316,261 | $75,567 | $151,200 | $150,000 | 1 | $151,200 | $136 | $-4 |
| 2021 | $292,038 | $36 | $381,647 | $372,453 | 1 | $380,990 | — | — |
| 2020 | $675,745 | $9,975 | $317,156 | $205,000 | 5 | — | $8,450 | — |
| 2019 | $980,869 | $14,318 | $89,615 | $80,000 | 1 | — | $17,861 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Youth Towns of Israel (California) is led by Rabbi Mayer Smuckler, President on the 2022 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rabbi Mayer Smuckler
President
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meme Smuckler
Vice President
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Memem Schmukler (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Rabbi Mayer Schmukler (2021) — President
- Former: Herbert Wolfe (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Nettie Becker (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Selma Fisch (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dianna Joseph (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Youth Towns of Israel (California)
How much does Youth Towns of Israel (California) give each year?
Youth Towns of Israel (California) gave $150K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $372K across 1 grant.
How large is Youth Towns of Israel (California)?
Youth Towns of Israel (California) reported $316K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $76K.
What is Youth Towns of Israel (California)?
Youth Towns of Israel (California) is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Granada Hills, CA. It holds $316K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Youth Towns of Israel (California) operate?
Youth Towns of Israel (California) has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Youth Towns of Israel (California)'s EIN?
Youth Towns of Israel (California)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4069931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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