Irene C Finkelstein Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 95-3943474

Foundation Overview

Based in Los Angeles, CA, Irene C Finkelstein Foundation has awarded 219 grants totaling $927,000 to organizations in California, Missouri and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $20,000, with a median award of $3,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$927,000
Total Assets
$2,015,526
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Growth
+25% (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
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 14 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
California

77% 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 Los Angeles (51%), Santa Monica (7%), Van Nuys (7%).

Funding Trajectory
-17%

Declining funding trend with 17% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Education + General Purposes

Dual focus on education (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Irene C Finkelstein 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
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2023
The Harmony Project $10,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2023
Washington University $3,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2023
Doctors Without Borders Usa $4,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2023
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2023
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2023
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2023
Westide Food Bank $4,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2023
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2023
Miracle Flights For Kids $2,000 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2023
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2023
Uc Berkeley School Of Law $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2023
Cmta - Charcol Marie Tooth Association $12,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2023
Feed My Poor Inc $6,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2023
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Washington University $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2022
Doctors Without Borders Usa $4,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
Westide Food Bank $4,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Miracle Flights For Kids $2,000 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2022
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2022
Uc Berkeley School Of Law $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2022
Cmta - Charcol Marie Tooth Association $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Feed My Poor Inc $4,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2022
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Washington University $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2022
Doctors Without Borders Usa $4,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2022
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2022
Westide Food Bank $4,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Miracle Flights For Kids $2,000 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2022
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2022
Uc Berkeley School Of Law $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2022
Cmta - Charcol Marie Tooth Association $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2022
Feed My Poor Inc $4,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2022
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
The Harmony Project $6,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2021
Washington University $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2021
Doctors Without Borders Usa $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2021
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Westide Food Bank $4,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2021
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Miracle Flights For Kids $2,000 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2021
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2021
Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles Inc $11,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Learning Ally Inc $1,000 Princeton, NJ, US Educational 2021
Uc Berkeley School Of Law $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2021
Cmta - Charcol Marie Tooth Association $12,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Resource For Education Advocacy Communication And Housing $1,000 Glendale, CA, US Charitable 2021
Feed My Poor Inc $3,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2021
Exceptional Children's Foundation $1,000 Culver City, CA, US Charitable 2021
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
The Harmony Project $6,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2021
Washington University $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2021
Doctors Without Borders Usa $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2021
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Westide Food Bank $4,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2021
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Miracle Flights For Kids $2,000 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2021
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2021
Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles Inc $11,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Learning Ally Inc $1,000 Princeton, NJ, US Educational 2021
Uc Berkeley School Of Law $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2021
Cmta - Charcol Marie Tooth Association $12,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Resource For Education Advocacy Communication And Housing $1,000 Glendale, CA, US Charitable 2021
Feed My Poor Inc $3,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2021
Exceptional Children's Foundation $1,000 Culver City, CA, US Charitable 2021
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
The Harmony Project $6,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2021
Washington University $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2021
Doctors Without Borders Usa $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2021
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Westide Food Bank $4,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2021
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Miracle Flights For Kids $2,000 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2021
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2021
Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles Inc $11,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2021
Learning Ally Inc $1,000 Princeton, NJ, US Educational 2021
Uc Berkeley School Of Law $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2021
Cmta - Charcol Marie Tooth Association $12,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Resource For Education Advocacy Communication And Housing $1,000 Glendale, CA, US Charitable 2021
Feed My Poor Inc $3,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2021
Exceptional Children's Foundation $1,000 Culver City, CA, US Charitable 2021
Assistance League Of Los Angeles $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2021
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2020
The Friendship Circle $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2020
The Harmony Project $6,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2020
Heifer International $2,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Charitable 2020
Washington University $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2020
Doctors Without Borders Usa $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2020
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2020
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2020
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2020
Westide Food Bank $4,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2020
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2020
Miracle Flights For Kids $1,500 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2020
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2020
Wounded Warrior Project Inc $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Charitable 2020
Learning Ally Inc $1,000 Princeton, NJ, US Educational 2020
Uc Berkeley School Of Law $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2020
Cmta - Charcol Marie Tooth Association $12,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2020
Resource For Education Advocacy Communication And Housing $1,000 Glendale, CA, US Charitable 2020
Feed My Poor Inc $2,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2020
Children Foundation $1,000 Claremont, CA, US Charitable 2020
Mercy Medical Angels $1,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Charitable 2020
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2019
The Friendship Circle $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2019
The Harmony Project $6,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2019
Imperial Valley Food Bank $2,000 El Centro, CA, US Charitable 2019
Heifer International $2,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Charitable 2019
Washington University $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2019
Doctors Without Borders Usa $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2019
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2019
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2019
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2019
Westide Food Bank $3,500 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2019
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2019
Miracle Flights For Kids $1,500 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2019
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2019
Wounded Warrior Project Inc $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Charitable 2019
Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2019
Learning Ally Inc $1,000 Princeton, NJ, US Educational 2019
Pickleberry Pie Incorporated $1,000 Cheltenham, PA, US Charitable 2019
Junipero Serra High School $1,000 San Mateo, CA, US Educational 2019
Church Of The Good Shepherd $1,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2019
Uc Berkeley School Of Law $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2019
Cmta - Charcol Marie Tooth Association $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2019
Resource For Education Advocacy Communication And Housing $1,000 Glendale, CA, US Charitable 2019
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2017
Myotonic Dystrophy Research $16,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2017
The Friendship Circle $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2017
Arts In Education Aid Council $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US Educational 2017
The Harmony Project $6,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2017
Imperial Valley Food Bank $2,000 El Centro, CA, US Charitable 2017
Heifer International $2,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Charitable 2017
Washington University $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2017
Doctors Without Borders Usa $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2017
The Music Center Of Los Angeles County $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2017
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2017
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2017
Westide Food Bank $3,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2017
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2017
Create Now $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2017
Miracle Flights For Kids $1,500 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2017
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2017
Discovery Arts $1,000 Mission Vejo, CA, US Educational 2017
Wounded Warrior Project Inc $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Charitable 2017
Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles Inc $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2017
Learning Ally Inc $2,000 Princeton, NJ, US Educational 2017
Pickleberry Pie Incorporated $1,000 Cheltenham, PA, US Charitable 2017
Junipero Serra High School $1,000 San Mateo, CA, US Educational 2017
Zimmer Children's Museum $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2017
Church Of The Good Shepherd $500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2017
Uc Berkely $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Educational 2017
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2016
Boalt Hall School Of Laws Fund $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2016
Myotonic Dystrophy Research $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2016
Boys And Girls Of East Los Angeles $1,000 East Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2016
The Friendship Circle $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2016
Arts In Education Aid Council $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US Educational 2016
The Harmony Project $6,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2016
Imperial Valley Food Bank $2,000 El Centro, CA, US Charitable 2016
Heifer International $2,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Charitable 2016
Washington University $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2016
Doctors Without Borders Usa $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2016
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2016
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2016
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2016
Westide Food Bank $3,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2016
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2016
Create Now $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2016
Hope Of The Valley Rescue Mission $1,000 Sun Valley, CA, US Charitable 2016
Miracle Flights For Kids $1,500 Chappaqua, NY, US Charitable 2016
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2016
Discovery Arts $1,000 Mission Vejo, CA, US Educational 2016
Wounded Warrior Project Inc $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Charitable 2016
Communities In Schools Of Los Angeles Inc $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2016
Learning Ally Inc $2,000 Princeton, NJ, US Educational 2016
Pickleberry Pie Incorporated $1,000 Cheltenham, PA, US Charitable 2016
Junipero Serra High School $1,000 San Mateo, CA, US Educational 2016
Zimmer Children's Museum $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2016
Church Of The Good Shepherd $500 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable 2016
Jewish Healing Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2015
Boalt Hall School Of Laws Fund $13,000 Berkeley, CA, US Charitable 2015
Myotonic Dystrophy Research $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2015
Boys And Girls Of East Los Angeles $1,000 East Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2015
The Friendship Circle $7,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2015
Arts In Education Aid Council $1,000 Canoga Park, CA, US Educational 2015
The Harmony Project $6,000 Hollywood, CA, US Educational 2015
Imperial Valley Food Bank $1,000 El Centro, CA, US Charitable 2015
Heifer International $2,000 Huntington Beach, CA, US Charitable 2015
Washington University $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Educational 2015
Doctors Without Borders Usa $4,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2015
Los Angeles Philharmonic $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2015
Planned Parenthood Of Los Angeles $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2015
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $3,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2015
Westide Food Bank $3,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable 2015
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable 2015
Create Now $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Educational 2015
Hope Of The Valley Rescue Mission $1,000 Sun Valley, CA, US Charitable 2015
Miracle Of Lights For Kids $1,500 Green Valley, NV, US Educational 2015
Children Of The Night $1,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Charitable 2015
Discovery Arts $1,000 Orange, CA, US Educational 2015
Wounded Warrior Project Inc $3,000 Jacksonville, FL, US Charitable 2015
Learning Ally Inc $2,000 Princeton, NJ, US Educational 2015
Pickleberry Pie Incorporated $1,000 Cheltenham, PA, US Charitable 2015

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Contact Information

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EIN 95-3943474
Website N/A
Address 315 CONWAY AVE Los Angeles, CA 90024-2603

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Irene C Finkelstein Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/ceo Leonard Unger
Secretary/cfo Seymour Strauss
None Penny Duffy

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.