Melvin Garb Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 93-1067365
Foundation Overview
Based in Encinitas, CA, Melvin Garb Foundation has awarded 194 grants totaling $13,732,922 to organizations in California, Oregon and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $600,000, with a median award of $50,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$13,732,922
Total Assets
$17,852,865
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$85,000
% Median Grant Growth
+13%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%
7 of 22 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
California
91% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (49%), Encinitas (10%), La Jolla (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+64%
Strong 64% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Melvin Garb Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adl | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Antisemitism | 2024 |
| American Jewish Committee | $95,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Jewish Democratic Values And Fighting Antisemitism | 2024 |
| American Joint Distribution Committee | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Disaster Relief Response To Emergent Crises And Ongoing Development Needs | 2024 |
| Burn Institute | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Supporting Individuals Affected By Burn Trauma | 2024 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $5,000 | Lakeside, CA, US | Support Camps | 2024 |
| Coastal Roots | $100,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2024 |
| Community Research Connection | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Bridge The Gap Between Researchers And Communities | 2024 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $65,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2024 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of San Diego | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Provide Zero-interest Loans To Support Those Facing Financial Challenges Or Investing In Their Life Dreams | 2024 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $150,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2024 |
| Impact Cubed | $100,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $50,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Services | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Working To Create A Stronger, Healthier Community Where Everyone Can Thrive | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of San Diego | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Address The Community's Most Critical Needs, Creating Profound Impact Locally, In Israel, And Around The World | 2024 |
| Leap To Success | $75,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Women | 2024 |
| Pendleton Community Fund | $25,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Support For Servicemen: Specifically Providing Car Seats For Children | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Womens Health | 2024 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $100,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2024 |
| Temple Israel Of Hollywood | $175,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support For Synagogue | 2024 |
| Temple Solel | $180,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2024 |
| Turnout Activism | $100,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Register Young Voters | 2024 |
| Vehicles For Change - San Diego | $60,000 | National City, CA, US | To Provide Automobiels To People Experiencing Extreme Poverty And In Need Of Reliable Transportation | 2024 |
| American Joint Distribution Committee | $460,000 | New York, NY, US | Disaster Relief Response To Emergent Crises And Ongoing Development Needs | 2023 |
| Camp For Burn Victims | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2023 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $5,000 | Lakeside, CA, US | Help Hurting And Traumatized Children Find Healing Through The Love Of Horses | 2023 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $50,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Type 1 Diabetes Research | 2023 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2023 |
| Impact Cubed | $200,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $125,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Working To Create A Stronger, Healthier Community Where Everyone Can Thrive | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of San Diego | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Address The Community's Most Critical Needs, Creating Profound Impact Locally, In Israel, And Around The World | 2023 |
| Leap To Success | $75,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Advancing Careers Of Abused And Impoverished Women | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Lead The Effort To Make Sure The Community Receives Nutritious Meals | 2023 |
| Mitzvah Project | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Alleviate The Hunger, Poverty, And Suffering Of Holocaust Survivors | 2023 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $25,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2023 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $101,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2023 |
| Temple Solel | $95,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2023 |
| Vehicles For Change - San Diego | $48,575 | National City, CA, US | To Provide Automobiles To People Experiencing Extreme Poverty And In Need Of Reliable Transportation | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Providing Meals In Response To Humanitarian, Climate, And Community Crises | 2023 |
| Adl | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2022 |
| Camp For Burn Victims | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2022 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $5,000 | Lakeside, CA, US | Help Hurting And Traumatized Children Find Healing Through The Love Of Horses | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2022 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $50,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2022 |
| Hands Of Peace | $25,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $125,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2022 |
| Kitchens For Good | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food And Culinary Job Training To Help Fight Homelessness And Unemployment | 2022 |
| Leap To Success | $75,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Women | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Lead The Effort To Make Sure The Community Receives Nutritious Meals | 2022 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $75,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2022 |
| American Joint Distribution Committee | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Disaster Relief Response To Emergent Crises And Ongoing Development Needs | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots | $36,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Mitzvah Project | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Alleviate The Hunger, Poverty, And Suffering Of Holocaust Survivors | 2022 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $50,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2022 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Homeless Shelter And Recovery Center | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | Providing Meals In Response To Humanitarian, Climate, And Community Crises | 2022 |
| Youth Assistance Coalition | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Positively Impact The Lives Of Youth Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $500,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Hillel International | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $36,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Adl | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2022 |
| Camp For Burn Victims | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2022 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $5,000 | Lakeside, CA, US | Help Hurting And Traumatized Children Find Healing Through The Love Of Horses | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2022 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $50,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2022 |
| Hands Of Peace | $25,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $125,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2022 |
| Kitchens For Good | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food And Culinary Job Training To Help Fight Homelessness And Unemployment | 2022 |
| Leap To Success | $75,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Women | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Lead The Effort To Make Sure The Community Receives Nutritious Meals | 2022 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $75,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2022 |
| American Joint Distribution Committee | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Disaster Relief Response To Emergent Crises And Ongoing Development Needs | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots | $36,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Mitzvah Project | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Alleviate The Hunger, Poverty, And Suffering Of Holocaust Survivors | 2022 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $50,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2022 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Homeless Shelter And Recovery Center | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | Providing Meals In Response To Humanitarian, Climate, And Community Crises | 2022 |
| Youth Assistance Coalition | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Positively Impact The Lives Of Youth Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $500,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Hillel International | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $36,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Adl | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2022 |
| Camp For Burn Victims | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2022 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $5,000 | Lakeside, CA, US | Help Hurting And Traumatized Children Find Healing Through The Love Of Horses | 2022 |
| Community Resource Center | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2022 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $50,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2022 |
| Hands Of Peace | $25,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $125,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2022 |
| Kitchens For Good | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food And Culinary Job Training To Help Fight Homelessness And Unemployment | 2022 |
| Leap To Success | $75,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Women | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Lead The Effort To Make Sure The Community Receives Nutritious Meals | 2022 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $50,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2022 |
| Temple Solel | $75,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2022 |
| American Joint Distribution Committee | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Disaster Relief Response To Emergent Crises And Ongoing Development Needs | 2022 |
| Coastal Roots | $36,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Sustainable Agriculture, Food Justice, Ancient Jewish Wisdom | 2022 |
| Mitzvah Project | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Alleviate The Hunger, Poverty, And Suffering Of Holocaust Survivors | 2022 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $50,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2022 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Homeless Shelter And Recovery Center | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | Providing Meals In Response To Humanitarian, Climate, And Community Crises | 2022 |
| Youth Assistance Coalition | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Positively Impact The Lives Of Youth Experiencing Homelessness | 2022 |
| Impact Cubed | $500,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Assist Investors In Measuring And Managing The Impact Of Any Portfolio In Terms Of Sustainable Development | 2022 |
| Hillel International | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $36,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Mentors And Educators To Provide Students With Valuable Tools And Opportunities To Be Jewish Leaders | 2022 |
| Adl | $10,636 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2021 |
| B'nai B'irth Camp | $36,000 | Portland, OR, US | Provides Safe, Nurturing And Fun Experiences That Inspire Growth And Enduring Jewish Identity | 2021 |
| Camp For Burn Victims | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2021 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $5,000 | Lakeside, CA, US | Help Hurting And Traumatized Children Find Healing Through The Love Of Horses | 2021 |
| Community Resource Center | $25,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Help Create Paths To Healthy Food, Stable Homes And Safe Relationships | 2021 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $4,330 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2021 |
| Hands Of Peace | $25,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Youth Education For Middle Eastern And American Teenagers | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $125,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $121,520 | San Diego, CA, US | Help To Build Stable And Dignified Lives Through Food Assistance And Transportation And Counseling | 2021 |
| Kitchens For Good | $40,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food And Culinary Job Training To Help Fight Homelessness And Unemployment | 2021 |
| Leap To Success | $75,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Women | 2021 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food To People Who Are Affected By Aids Or Cancer | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Lead The Effort To Make Sure The Community Receives Nutritious Meals | 2021 |
| Oncology And Kids | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Help Children With Cancer And Their Families | 2021 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $2,994 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2021 |
| Temple Solel | $150,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2021 |
| The Meeting Place Clubhouse | $32,770 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Adults With Mental Health Disorders | 2021 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $10,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2021 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $90,588 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2021 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $148,455 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2021 |
| Adl | $100,548 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2021 |
| Adl | $100,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2020 |
| Butterfly Project | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Educate About The Dangers Of Hatred And Bigotry | 2020 |
| Camp For Burn Victims | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2020 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $5,000 | Lakeside, CA, US | Help Hurting And Traumatized Children Find Healing Through The Love Of Horses | 2020 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $2,500 | Lakeside, CA, US | Help Hurting And Traumatized Children Find Healing Through The Love Of Horses | 2020 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $50,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $95,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Fondation | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Partners With Individuals, Families, And Community Organizations To Achieve Philanthropic Goals | 2020 |
| Kitchens For Good | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food And Culinary Job Training To Help Fight Homelessness And Unemployment | 2020 |
| Kitchens For Good | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food And Culinary Job Training To Help Fight Homelessness And Unemployment | 2020 |
| Leap To Success | $75,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Women | 2020 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food To People Who Are Affected By Aids Or Cancer | 2020 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food To People Who Are Affected By Aids Or Cancer | 2020 |
| New Haven Youth And Family | $44,906 | Vista, CA, US | Supports At-risk Adolescent Boys Through Education | 2020 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundation | $50,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Supports The Local Community By A Few Like Minded Philanthropists | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $11,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Support And Resources For Families Of Sick Children | 2020 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $50,000 | Vista, CA, US | Hunger Relief For San Diego County | 2020 |
| Seacrest Foundation | $100,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Supports Senior Housing And Healthcare | 2020 |
| Temple Solel | $75,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2020 |
| Temple Solel | $115,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2020 |
| Adl | $75,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2018 |
| Aseltine School | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Programs For Children | 2018 |
| Burn Institute | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2018 |
| Butterfly Project | $35,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Educate About The Dangers Of Hatred And Bigotry | 2018 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $12,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Jewish Campus Programs | 2018 |
| Hands Of Peace | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Food To People Affected By The Natural Disaster In Houston | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $95,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2018 |
| Kitchen For Good | $55,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food And Culinary Job Training To Help Fight Homelessness And Unemployement | 2018 |
| Leap To Success | $60,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Womenprograms For Women | 2018 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food To People Who Are Affected By Aids Or Cancer | 2018 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Hunger Relief To Local Residents | 2018 |
| San Diego Hebrew Homes | $100,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Housing For The Aged | 2018 |
| Women's Resource Center | $20,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Program For Womenprogram For Women | 2018 |
| Circle Tlc Ranch | $7,500 | Lakeside, CA, US | Programs For Children Who Have Been Affected By Abuse | 2018 |
| Community Campership Council Inc | $2,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Camp Tuition For Children | 2018 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Support And Resources For Families Of Sick Children | 2018 |
| San Diego Young Artists Music Academy | $3,600 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Musical Education For Children | 2018 |
| Survivor Mitzvah Project | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supports Jewish Educationsupports Jewish Education | 2018 |
| Temple Solel | $165,000 | Cardiff, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Programs | 2018 |
| Theatre Dybbuk | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supports Jewish Education And Theatrical Programs | 2018 |
| Adl | $125,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2017 |
| Aseltine School | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Programs For Children | 2017 |
| Burn Institute | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2017 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $50,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2017 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $87,500 | San Diego, CA, US | Jewish Campus Programs | 2017 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $105,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2017 |
| Leap To Success | $60,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Womenprograms For Women | 2017 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food To People Who Are Affected By Aids Or Cancer | 2017 |
| Fiedler Hillel | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Jewish Campus Programsjewish Campus Programs | 2017 |
| Houston Food Bank | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Food To People Affected By The Natural Disaster In Houston | 2017 |
| Women's Resource Center | $20,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Program For Womenprogram For Women | 2017 |
| Butterfly Project | $30,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Educate About The Dangers Of Hatred And Bigotry | 2017 |
| Kitchen For Good | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food And Culinary Job Training To Help Fight Homelessness And Unemployement | 2017 |
| Monarch School Project | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Educate Students Impacted By Homelessnesseducate Students Impacted By Homelessness | 2017 |
| San Diego Food Bank | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provides Hunger Relief To Local Residents | 2017 |
| San Diego Hebrew Homes | $100,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Housing For The Aged | 2017 |
| Aseltine School | $25,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Programs For Children | 2016 |
| Hillel Of San Diego | $600,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Jewish Campus Programs | 2016 |
| Jewish Community Center Of San Diego | $85,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Jcc Programs | 2016 |
| Leap To Success | $50,000 | Carlsbad, CA, US | Programs For Womenprograms For Women | 2016 |
| Mama's Kitchen | $5,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Food To Perople Who Are Affected By Aids Or Cancer | 2016 |
| Ucsd Moores Cancer Center | $120,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Cancer Research And Treatment | 2016 |
| Seacrest Village Retirement Communities | $100,000 | Encinitas, CA, US | Housing For The Agedhousing For The Aged | 2016 |
| Burn Institute | $15,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Provide Fire And Burn Prevention Education | 2016 |
| Adl | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Fighting Discrimination | 2016 |
| Century Club Of San Diego | $25,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | Monarch School | 2016 |
| Women's Resource Center | $20,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Program For Womenprogram For Women | 2016 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | $50,000 | Del Mar, CA, US | Diabetes Research | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Melvin Garb Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 93-1067365 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5348 CARROLL CANYON RD STE 200 San Diego, CA 92121-1753 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Melvin Garb Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Michael D Berlin |
|---|---|
| Director | David Winkler |
| Director | Estee Aaronson |
| Director | Robin Rubin |
Forms 990-PF
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