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The Mitzvah Foundation

Preselected recipients only Davis, California · EIN 142006411

The Mitzvah Foundation is a private foundation in Davis, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $112,199 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $37,199. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Mitzvah 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 Mitzvah Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$45,000
Florida1$37,199
Tennessee1$20,000
Oregon1$10,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners hospitals
Tampa, FL
Program support$37,199
Children's Hospital LA
Los Angeles, CA
Program support$20,000
st jude children center
memphis, TN
Program support$20,000
barbara Sinatra Children's Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
Program support$20,000
Outside In
portland, OR
Program support$10,000
ronald mcDonald House
Los angeles, CA
Program support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Mitzvah Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Mitzvah Foundation give?

$112,199 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs The Mitzvah Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Julie Cheung (Treasurer), Tobey Shaw (Trustee) and Debra Goldner (Trustee).

What does The Mitzvah Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.

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