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Muir-Chase Foundation

Accepts applications Los Angeles, California · EIN 843287758

Muir-Chase Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $19,750 and the largest $24,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $27,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$27,0002$26,805
2025$39,5002$82,081

How to apply

ContactLauren Brady
4530 Brazil St, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Phone or email(818) 500-1940, lauren@muirchase.com
What to submitSubmitted in writing with explanation of intended use.
DeadlinesEnd of year. As of 1/1/2024, the organization will require submission by february for consideration.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Muir-Chase Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$39,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Scholarships Granted to Multiple Ap
Los Angeles, CA
Educational scholarships. 9 total scholarships for 2025.$24,500
Food Forward Inc
North Hollywood, CA
Donation to general charitable purposes.$15,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Muir-Chase Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: End of year. As of 1/1/2024, the organization will require submission by february for consideration..

How much does Muir-Chase Foundation give?

$39,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $19,750.

Who runs Muir-Chase Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Lauren Brady (Executive Director), Kari Richey (Secretary), Danielle Muir (Board Member) and Neal Muir (Cfo) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Muir-Chase Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.

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