The Double E-Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Double E-Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$32,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$760,962
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,755 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $28,750 | 10 | $663,790 |
| 2024 | $30,755 | 10 | $699,933 |
| 2025 | $32,000 | 15 | $760,962 |
How to apply
The Double E-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 The Double E-Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $8,000 |
| New York | 4 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jhpiego | General operating budget | $4,000 |
| Americans United for the Separation of Church and State | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Innocence Project | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| The Bail Project | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Pacific Clinics | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Water for People | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| A Sense of Home | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General operating budget | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynda Palevsky
- Alexander Palevsky
Questions people ask
Does The Double E-Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Double E-Foundation give?
$32,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Double E-Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynda Palevsky (President) and Alexander Palevsky (Secretary).
What does The Double E-Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.