The Resnik Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Resnik Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westlake Village, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $467,700 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $33,000. 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$467,700
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $452,480 the year before.
19% 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 | $452,480 | 51 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $467,700 | 50 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
The Resnik 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 The Resnik Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $286,300 |
| New York | 7 | $66,800 |
| Hawaii | 6 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Heal initiative | $33,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Fiat lux scholarship | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | general operating support | $25,000 |
| Brave New Films | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | Annual Fund | $18,000 |
| Lahaina Restoration Foundation | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Valley Beth Shalom | Valley beth shalom building fund | $11,100 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Public Counsel | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Center | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The People Concern | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General operating support | $10,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| San Fernando Valley Cancer Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | to support the Justbooks program | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | general operating support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Maui | general operating support | $10,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| American Jewish University | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| PS Arts | Sponsor for p.s. Arts teaching artists booth | $5,000 |
| Syracuse University | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Laurence School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Art Resource Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Inner City Law Center | Genral operating support | $5,000 |
| ELEM Youth in Distress Inc | general operating support | $5,000 |
| Pacific Whale Foundation | general operating support | $5,000 |
| Maui Humane Society | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer M Resnik
- Bryan Weissman
- Sheila Vasan
Questions people ask
Does The Resnik Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Resnik Family Foundation give?
$467,700 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Resnik Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer M Resnik (Director, President), Bryan Weissman (Director, Cfo and Secretary) and Sheila Vasan (Director).
What does The Resnik Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.