Margolis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margolis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Corona del Mar, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $702,170 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$702,170
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $578,368 the year before.
14% 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 | $451,278 | 20 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $578,368 | 26 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $702,170 | 22 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
Margolis Family 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 Margolis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $318,570 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 3 | $22,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $18,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Giving Back Fund | Support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation & Family Services | Support | $171,020 |
| America Israel Education Foundation | Support | $75,000 |
| Choc Children's Foundation | Support | $50,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Support | $25,000 |
| Congregation Har Hashem | Support | $18,000 |
| Pacific Symphony | Support | $18,000 |
| Jewish Graduate Student Initiative Inc | Support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Ir David | Support | $10,000 |
| Judaism Alive | Support | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood-Orange County | Support | $10,000 |
| Reut USA | Support | $10,000 |
| Uc Irvine Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Wayne State Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Support | $3,750 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Support | $3,600 |
| Hillel Foundation of Orange County | Support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Support | $2,000 |
| Aish Ha Torah | Support | $1,800 |
| Cure Duchenne | Support | $1,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey H Margolis
- Deborah H Margolis
- Alexandria A Margolis
- Allegra H Margolis
Questions people ask
Does Margolis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margolis Family Foundation give?
$702,170 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Margolis Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey H Margolis (President), Deborah H Margolis (Vice President), Alexandria A Margolis (Secretary) and Allegra H Margolis (Director).
What does Margolis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.