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Larry A Modin Foundation

Preselected recipients only Palm Springs, California · EIN 770560164

Larry A Modin Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Springs, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,350 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $15,300 the year before.

20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,80012$0
2024$15,30010$0
2025$18,50010$494,164

How to apply

Larry A Modin 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Larry A Modin Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$10,200
North Dakota1$3,500
District of Columbia2$2,400
Maryland1$1,200
Virginia1$1,200

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mizell Senior Center
Palm Springs, CA
Help for senior citizens$3,500
Lake County Historical Society
Kenmare, ND
Restoration of historical village$3,500
Senior Advocates of the Desert
Cathedral City, CA
Help for low income seniors$2,500
Guide Dogs of the Desert
Palm Springs, CA
Assistance to the blind$1,500
Pacific Legal Foundation
Sacramento, CA
Promotion of conservative justice$1,500
Judicial Watch
Washington, DC
Education$1,200
Leaderhsip Institute
Arlington, VA
Citizenship$1,200
Medicins San Frontieresdrs Wo Borders
Hagerstown, MD
International emergency medical care$1,200
The Heritage Foundation
Washington, DC
Promotion of conservative issues$1,200
American Cancer Society
Los Angeles, CA
Medical research against cancer$1,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Larry A Modin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Larry A Modin Foundation give?

$18,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,350.

Who runs Larry A Modin Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Larry A Modin (President & Ceo) and Gaylord L Modin (Secretary).

What does Larry A Modin Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly seniors, arts and culture and health.

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