Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.5 million and the largest $2.5 million. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.5 million
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$43.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 1 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 1 | $0 |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 1 | $43.8 million |
How to apply
Isidore C and Penny W Myers 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 Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of OC | To Further Donee Organization's exempt purpose | $2.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Erickson
- Madeleine Myers Crane
- Jay E Myers
- Gideon Bernstein
- Nancy Chase
- Lisa Hofheimer
- David Zarnow
- Dan Bernstein
- Derek Gaushon
Questions people ask
Does Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.5 million.
Who runs Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Erickson (Admin. Trustee), Madeleine Myers Crane (Trustee), Jay E Myers (Chairman) and Gideon Bernstein (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Isidore C and Penny W Myers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and faith communities.