Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $685,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$685,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $983,000 the year before.
61% of its 2024 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 | $983,000 | 22 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 18 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Lynn Handleman Charitable 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 Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California. It also paid $113,864 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $180,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $150,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $125,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Exchange | General support and support for international partners | $685,000 |
| California Trade Justice Coalition Co Earth Island Institute | General support for trade justice education | $150,000 |
| Mi Familia Vota Ed Fund | General support for mvf non-partisan voter education and registratation programs | $150,000 |
| Working America Education Fund | Support for non-partisan voter education and registration | $125,000 |
| Native Organizer Alliance | Support for non-partisan voter education and registration | $125,000 |
| Social Focus | General support | $70,000 |
| Alliance for Social and Economic Justice | General support | $55,000 |
| Fundacion Derechos Economicos Sociales Y Culturales Para America Latina | Support for research and advocacy projects in guatemala | $50,000 |
| Centro de Estudio Para la Democracia - Cespad | Support for mission to expand and solidify democracy in honduras | $40,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Support for food aid and humanitarian relief in gaza | $40,000 |
| Tamarindo Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Latin America Working Group | General support | $35,000 |
| National Lawyers Guild SF Bay Area | Education advocacy | $30,000 |
| Igualtat | Suppport for completion of "signature" video project conducted with pmpj | $23,000 |
| Center for Economic and Policy Research | General support for media fellowships | $20,000 |
| Nisgua | General support to support human rights and democracy in guatemala | $20,000 |
| John F Tinker Foundation | General support for opening minds to peace in palestine project | $15,000 |
| Rompeviento TV | For acquisition of a switcher to assist with special transmissions from jordan, the west bank, and egypt, part of an international mission to document reactions to the war in the region and efforts for peace | $864 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Handleman
Questions people ask
Does Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Handleman (Trustee).
What does Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and science and research.