Mara W Breech Foundation
Accepts applications
Mara W Breech Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $581,700 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $33,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$581,700
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $586,200 the year before.
6% 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 | $599,840 | 53 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $586,200 | 52 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $581,700 | 51 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michelle Doherty 2120 Wilshire BL 400, Santa Monica, CA 90403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 828-4748 |
| What to submit | Name and mission of organization; contact information; indication of tax- exempt status; brief description of project, time frame, total cost, portion requested from the foundation; summary of proposed results |
| Deadlines | October 31 for funding in the same calendar year |
What Mara W Breech Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 46 | $510,200 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $27,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $22,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Tracy Clinic | Teacher training | $33,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Teacher training | $30,000 |
| Children's Art Village-Sevalaya | Teacher training | $27,500 |
| Leap | Teacher training | $27,500 |
| Uc San Diego-Math for America | Teacher training | $27,500 |
| Blink Now | Teacher training | $22,000 |
| Claremont Graduate University | Teacher training | $22,000 |
| Overland Avenue Elementary School | Teacher training | $22,000 |
| Scripps College | Teacher training | $22,000 |
| Teach for America | Teacher training | $22,000 |
| The World Is Just A Book Away | Teacher training | $22,000 |
| Stanford Center to Support Excellence in Teaching | Teacher training | $20,000 |
| Chime Institute | Teacher training | $16,500 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Museum Associates | Teacher training | $16,500 |
| Mind Research Institute | Teacher training | $15,000 |
| Aha Attitudeharmonyachievement | Teacher training | $11,000 |
| Blind Childrens' Center | Teacher training | $11,000 |
| Csun Foundation | Teacher training | $10,000 |
| Earth Explorers | Teacher training | $10,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Graduate School of Education | Teacher training | $10,000 |
| Earthroots | Teacher training | $9,000 |
| Smiling Calm Hearts Open Our Learning | Teacher training | $8,250 |
| Star Education | Teacher training | $8,250 |
| Frostig Center | Teacher training | $8,000 |
| A Noise Within | Teacher training | $7,500 |
| Branches Atelier Fund | Teacher training | $7,500 |
| PS Science | Teacher training | $7,500 |
| Enneagram Prison Project | Teacher training | $7,000 |
| Edge Foundation | Teacher training | $6,000 |
| Missoula Butterfly House | Teacher training | $6,000 |
| Assistance League of Southern Ca | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| Center for Civic Education | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| Children's Institute | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| Emily Shane Foundation | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| Fowler Museum-Ucla | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| Geffen Playhouse | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| No Limits | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| Red Hen Press | Teacher training | $5,500 |
| Santa Barbara School of Squash | Teacher training | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew L Breech
- James Breech
Questions people ask
Does Mara W Breech Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31 for funding in the same calendar year.
How much does Mara W Breech Foundation give?
$581,700 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Mara W Breech Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew L Breech (President) and James Breech (Treasurer).
What does Mara W Breech Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.