Gerald And Merle Measer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-4716767
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Gerald And Merle Measer Foundation has awarded 201 grants totaling $1,832,135 to organizations in Massachusetts, California and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $70,000, with a median award of $1,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 54 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
51% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (80%), Stanford (11%), Penngrove (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 23% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (50%). 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 Gerald And Merle Measer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $2,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Research | 2023 |
| Armand Hammer Museum | $2,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | $250 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $150 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Jdrf | $750 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Koto Fm Radio Telluride | $550 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $5,470 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Ucla Foundation | $42,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2023 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $27,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Research | 2023 |
| Uso | $50 | Washignton, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Windward School Foundation | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | Research | 2023 |
| The Archer School For Girls | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $2,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Research | 2023 |
| Armand Hammer Museum | $2,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | $250 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $150 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Jdrf | $750 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Koto Fm Radio Telluride | $550 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $5,470 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Ucla Foundation | $42,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2023 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $27,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Research | 2023 |
| Uso | $50 | Washignton, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Windward School Foundation | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | Research | 2023 |
| The Archer School For Girls | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $2,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Research | 2023 |
| Armand Hammer Museum | $2,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | $250 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $150 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Jdrf | $750 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Koto Fm Radio Telluride | $550 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $6,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $5,470 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Ucla Foundation | $42,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2023 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $27,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Research | 2023 |
| Uso | $50 | Washignton, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2023 |
| Windward School Foundation | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | Research | 2023 |
| The Archer School For Girls | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $200 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Armand Hammer Museum | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $100 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $100 | Penngrove, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $6,500 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $5,245 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $42,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Windward School Foundation | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Opica Adult Day Care Center Inc | $2,310 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $13,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $200 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Armand Hammer Museum | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $100 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $100 | Penngrove, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $6,500 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $5,245 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $42,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Windward School Foundation | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Opica Adult Day Care Center Inc | $2,310 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $13,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $200 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Armand Hammer Museum | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $100 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $100 | Penngrove, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $6,500 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $5,245 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50 | Arlington, VA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $42,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Windward School Foundation | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Opica Adult Day Care Center Inc | $2,310 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2022 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $13,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Research | 2022 |
| Aha Haa School Of The Arts | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Ucla Foundation | $44,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $12,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $100 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Research | 2021 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $175 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Jdrf | $500 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Koto Fm Radio Telluride | $500 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $150 | Penngrove, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $2,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2021 |
| Windward School Foundation | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $25 | Chamberlain, SD, US | Education | 2021 |
| Aha Haa School Of The Arts | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundation | $100 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Research | 2020 |
| Armand Hammer Museum | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $75 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Jdrf | $100 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Mountainfilm | $1,250 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $75 | Penngrove, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $7,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Telluride Mountain School Inc | $11,750 | Telluride, CO, US | Education | 2020 |
| Ucla Foundation | $43,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2020 |
| Ucla Fowler Museum | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Uso | $25 | Washignton, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | $70,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Koto Fm Radio Telluride | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Telluride Angel Baskets | $100 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Coalition To Salute America's Heroes | $60 | Leesburg, VA, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| Seas Of Trees | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2020 |
| St Labre Indian School | $25 | Ashland, MT, US | Education | 2020 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $140 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Jdrf | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Wayfinder Family Servicesjunior Blind | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Stanford University | $7,250 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $4,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Telluride Historical Museum | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Telluride Mountain School Inc | $48,400 | Telluride, CO, US | Education | 2018 |
| Ucla Foundation | $25,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2018 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | $64,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| One On One Mentoring | $100 | Tucson, AZ, US | Education | 2018 |
| Women Against Gun Violence | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2018 |
| Ucla Health Systems Auxiliary | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2018 |
| Aha Haa School Of The Arts | $1,500 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Armand Hammer Museum | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Ucla Friends Of English | $800 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Stanford University | $6,500 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $4,275 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Telluride Medical Center | $2,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Telluride Mountain School Inc | $32,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Education | 2017 |
| Telluride Mountainfilm | $1,250 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| The Gabriella Foundation | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Ucla Foundation | $62,650 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2017 |
| Usc | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Research | 2017 |
| Uso | $50 | Washignton, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2017 |
| World Vision | $100 | Federal Way, WA, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Girls On The Run Of Western Colorado | $100 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Us Paraolympics (us Olympic Committee) | $100 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2017 |
| Aha Haa School Of The Arts | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $35 | Cold Springs, KY, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Friends Of English | $450 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Geffen Playhouse | $7,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La | $6,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Junior Blind Of America | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Stanford University | $11,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | $4,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Team Type 1 | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Telluride Mountainfilm | $1,250 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Ucla Foundation | $50,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Research | 2016 |
| Uso | $50 | Washignton, DC, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Telluride Mountain School Inc | $42,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Education | 2016 |
| Telluride Academy | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| The Gabriella Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Discovery Eye Foundation | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Democracy Now Productions Inc | $250 | New York, NY, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
| Fowler Museum At Ucla | $150 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Domestic Needs | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 95-4716767 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 544 LORING AVE Los Angeles, CA 90024-2524 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gerald And Merle Measer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Gerald Measer |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Merle Measer |
Forms 990-PF
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