Menlo Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Menlo Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.6 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.6 million and the largest $2.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.6 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.6 million
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.5 million | 1 | $5.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 1 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Menlo Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.6 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement | Charitable | $2.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- Franklin Menlo
- Moshe Frankel
- Steve Atlas
Questions people ask
Does Menlo Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Menlo Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.6 million.
Who runs Menlo Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Franklin Menlo (President), Moshe Frankel (Treasurer) and Steve Atlas (Secretary).