Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $41,250 and the largest $1.7 million. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$41,250
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$96.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 28 | $88.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 26 | $96.0 million |
How to apply
Robert and Lisa Margolis 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 Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $2.0 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Concentration | Financial support | $1.7 million |
| California Science Center Foundatio | Financial support | $1.0 million |
| Individual | Financial support | $100,000 |
| US Vets | Financial support | $100,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Financial support | $100,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Financial support | $95,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $90,000 |
| St Joseph's Center | Financial support | $75,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $75,000 |
| Marine Applied Research | Financial support | $60,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Food Forward | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Accountable for Health Institute | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $32,500 |
| Mendez National Inst of Transplanta | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Gen Hospital | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Institute for Clinical Ecenomic Rev | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Chrysalis Center | Financial support | $30,000 |
| California Hospital Med Ctr Foundat | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Land of the Free Foundation | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $25,000 |
| CMC Foundation | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Ner Tamid of South Bay | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Financial support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Margolis MD
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $41,250.
Who runs Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Margolis MD (President/CEO).
What does Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and health.