Max Factor Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Max Factor Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $730,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $275,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$730,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$16.1 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $700,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $700,000 | 18 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $730,000 | 20 | $16.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dean Factor 6505 Wilshire Blvd 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90048 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 274-8193 |
| What to submit | Please request formal application form from the max factor family foundation. Grant requests accompanied by a formal application will be considered for funding by the foundation together with a copy of the organization's internal revenue service tax exemption determination letter. The grant emphasis shall be given to proposals which target areas of health care relating to youths, aging, research and scholorships for minorities. |
| Restrictions | The max factor family foundation does not contribute to individuals, political parties, political candidates, or political publications, religious organizations, veterans organizations (unless funds are being sought for the benefit of the whole community), local agencies which are part of national organizations receiving max factor family foundation contributions, local legal centers affiliated with national legal centers to which max factor family foundation contributes, municipal employee fraternal groups and/or for "good will or "courtesy" advertising. |
What Max Factor Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $655,000 |
| New York | 2 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation | To support the crisis in israel. | $275,000 |
| FARM2PEOPLE | To provide fresh fruit and vegetables to underserved populations in los angeles | $50,000 |
| Jewish Council for Public Affairs | To award a one year grant supporting the building bridges initiative. | $50,000 |
| Heal the Bay | To support STEM education programs | $25,000 |
| Etta | To help complete modifications of the group residential homes for jewish adults. | $25,000 |
| Teach Democracy | To support los angeles county civic learning initiative. | $25,000 |
| American Jewish University | To offer 35 scholorships for the aju. | $25,000 |
| Resetting the Table | A one year grant to support the antisemitism in los angeles initiative. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | To support the yola program, helping hundreds of youth develop musically as human beings. | $20,000 |
| Achievable Health | To support the purchase of exam rooms. | $20,000 |
| Crop Swap la | To address the food crisis of insecurity and malnutricion in los angeles. | $20,000 |
| Dance and Dialogue | To support and fund teacher salaries. | $20,000 |
| Maple Counseling | To create a green space for therapists | $20,000 |
| Opica | To support the express the yourself program | $20,000 |
| Tree People | To support fruit tree programs empowering communities to plant fruit trees | $20,000 |
| Wayfinder | To purchase supplies for child development services | $20,000 |
| Red Hen Press | To support expansion of writing in the schools by helping to create an arts skilled training program. | $20,000 |
| Maternal Mental Health Now | To increase community engagement through training of volunteers to increase the distribution of fresh fruit to communities | $20,000 |
| New Ways to Work | Research and development of ciriculum and online resources to provide teachers and councelers best practices for engaging parents and children. | $20,000 |
| UCLA JCCF | In honor of aerin glaser | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dean Factor
- David Factor
- Jenny Factor
- Michael Firestein
- Jon Glaser
Questions people ask
Does Max Factor Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Max Factor Family Foundation give?
$730,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Max Factor Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dean Factor (Trustee), David Factor (Trustee), Jenny Factor (Trustee) and Michael Firestein (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Max Factor Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.