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The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 991534420

The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,108 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4,054 and the largest $7,855. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $2,500 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2024$2,5001$47,476
2025$8,1082$190,707

How to apply

The David and Dorothy Measer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$8,108

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Archer School for Girls
Los Angeles, CA
Education$7,855
Windward School Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Education$253

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation give?

$8,108 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4,054.

Who runs The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David S Measer (Ceo).

What does The David and Dorothy Measer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.

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