Mizel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mizel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Thousand Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $307,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$307,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $478,500 the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $465,500 | 14 | $10.0 million |
| 2023 | $478,500 | 15 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $307,000 | 14 | $10.8 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 US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California. It also paid $45,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $135,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Support of charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Museums Association | Support of charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| nyu | Support of charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Support of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission | Support of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Support of charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| usc leonard davis school of gerontology | Support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| The Downtown Women's Center | Support of charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Newbury Park High School | Support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The B Foundation | Support of charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Taylen Lauren Horton Foundation | Support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Westside Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Adventhealth | Support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Support of charitable purpose | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Zelene Fowler
- Michael Fowler
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?
$307,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Mizel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Zelene Fowler (President & Director) and Michael Fowler (Secretary, Treasurer, Director).
What does Mizel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.