Mizel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mizel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $30,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $87,632 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $51,500 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $87,632 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 6 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Mizel 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 Mizel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $64,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican University of California | General appropriation | $30,000 |
| Golden Gate Learning Foundation | General appropriation | $30,000 |
| The Kern Project | General appropriation | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| Marin Humane Society | General appropriation | $1,000 |
| NAMI Walks Marin County | General appropriation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard H Mizel
- David S Tallman
- Ann G Mizel
Questions people ask
Does Mizel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mizel Family Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Mizel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bernard H Mizel (President / Treasurer), David S Tallman (Secretary) and Ann G Mizel (Director).
What does Mizel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.