The Louis B Mayer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Louis B Mayer Foundation is a private foundation in Montclair, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $583,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$583,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $530,000 the year before.
44% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $575,000 | 17 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $530,000 | 13 | $13.3 million |
| 2025 | $583,000 | 17 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
The Louis B Mayer 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 Louis B Mayer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $224,500 |
| New York | 8 | $187,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $91,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Eastman Museum | Roof replacement for LBM Conservation Center. | $85,000 |
| American Cinematheque | For upgraded projection equipment. | $57,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Dr. Ray - Targeting Alzheimer's Disease with Immunotherapy. | $51,000 |
| George Eastman Museum | Film Atlas Project with Seaver Center. | $50,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Small vessel disease in the heart and brain; identifying biomarkers for dementia treatment targets. | $50,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted, one-time emergency funding. | $50,000 |
| Association of Moving Image Archivi | For film restoration support including fellowships, "The Moving Image" journal, equipment kits for loan, and training via webinars and a conversation series. | $47,500 |
| UC Berkeley Art MuseumPacific Film | Preservation of 5 short films by Jordon Belson. | $45,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Dr. Gordon - Targeting metabolic adaptations to boost immunotherapy effectiveness in Osteosarcoma. | $40,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Dr. Zheng / Understanding the mechanism of how normal blood cells transition to MDS and Leukemia cells for developing novel therapeutics. | $30,000 |
| UC Berkeley Art MuseumPacific Film | CineFiles Film Document Imaging Project. | $25,000 |
| Arts Resources in Collaboration Inc | To support the Eye on Dance Archive Legacy Project | $20,000 |
| Columbia University | The Robert Gottlieb Memorial Scholarship - Columbia Publishing Course. | $11,000 |
| George Eastman Museum | Louis B. Mayer Foundation Fellowship Program. | $10,000 |
| Arts Resources in Collaboration Inc | Further support of the Eye on Dance Archive Legacy Project. | $5,000 |
| George Eastman Museum | Selznick School's 2025-2026 academic year. | $4,000 |
| George Eastman Museum | Unrestricted. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Gottlieb
- Judi Farkas
- Elliot R Cattarulla
- Paolo Cherchi Usai
Questions people ask
Does The Louis B Mayer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Louis B Mayer Foundation give?
$583,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Louis B Mayer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Gottlieb (Trustee/Trea.), Judi Farkas (Pres./Secretary), Elliot R Cattarulla (Trustee) and Paolo Cherchi Usai (Trustee).
What does The Louis B Mayer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.