Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,435 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,062 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$275,435
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,062
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $176,900 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $181,870 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $176,900 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $275,435 | 22 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $163,735 |
| New York | 5 | $75,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $600 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bard University | Education | $75,000 |
| The Archer School for Girls | Education | $50,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Education | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Research | $43,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Research | $30,000 |
| Stanford University | Education | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | Research | $5,500 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater la | Domestic needs | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Domestic needs | $2,500 |
| UCLA Fowler Museum | Domestic needs | $2,500 |
| Hammer Museum - UCLA | Domestic needs | $1,125 |
| Stanford Hoover Institution | Domestic needs | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Domestic needs | $500 |
| JDRF | Domestic needs | $250 |
| Lafd Adopt A Fire Station | Domestic needs | $250 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Domestic needs | $250 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | Religious | $110 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Domestic needs | $100 |
| Uso | Domestic needs | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Domestic needs | $100 |
| Anti Defamation League | Domestic needs | $100 |
| National Audubon Society | Domestic needs | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Measer
Questions people ask
Does Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation give?
$275,435 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,062.
Who runs Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Measer (President).
What does Gerald and Merle Measer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.