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Monimos Foundation is a private corporation based in OJAI, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Neil Kreitman. It holds total assets of $24M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have decreased from $36.3M in 2019 to $24.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Monimos Foundation has made 107 grants totaling $8.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.7M in 2020 to $573K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.5M distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2.5M, with an average award of $82K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$87K
Largest Grant
$1.8M
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Monimos Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 107 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Monimos Foundation has distributed a total of $8.8M across 107 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $82K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2.5M.
Monimos Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Monimos Foundation is headquartered in OJAI, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Kreitman | PRESIDENT | $120K | $0 | $133K |
| Richard E Marcus | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$24.3M
Fair Market Value
$32.1M
Net Worth
$24.3M
Grants Paid
$573K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$360K
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $8.7M
Total Grants
107
Total Giving
$8.8M
Average Grant
$82K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monimos Art FoundationTO HELP GROW ITS ACTIVITIES. MONIMOS ART FOUNDATION OPERATES AS A MUSEUM SHOWCASING WORKS OF ART. | Ojai, CA | $229K | 2023 |
| MiraclesTO SUPPORT SEVERELY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN THE U.K. | Littlehampton | $13K | 2023 |
| Oak Grove SchoolFUNDING FOR ONCE UPON A WATERSHED PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS A PROJECT OF OAK GROVE SCHOOL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OJAI VALLEY LAND CONSERVANCY AND THE OJAI AND VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION'S "B-WET" GRANT PROGRAM. IT PROVIDES HANDS-ON WATERSHED EDUCATION, RESTORATION, AND STEWARDSHIP EXPERIENCE TO 4TH,5TH AND 6TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE VENTURA RIVER WATERSHED. | Ojai, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Food For ThoughtTO HELP GROW ITS ACTIVITIES. FOOD FOR THOUGHT BRINGS A PROGRAM OF GARDEN BASED LEARNING, AGRICULTURAL LITERACY AND DIETARY AWARENESS INTO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE OJAI AREA. | Ojai, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of ArtTO SUPPORT THE EXHIBITION VALESKA SOARES: ANY MOMENT NOW. | Santa Barbara, CA | $132K | 2023 |
| Independent Shakespeare CompanyCONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE COMPANY'S OPERATING EXPENSES AND PRODUCTION COSTS AHEAD OF THE SUMMER SEASON OF FREE SHAKESPEARE PLAYS IN GRIFFITH PARK, LOS ANGELES. | Los Angeles, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Ojai Music FestivalA CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN OJAI. | Ojai, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Help Of OjaiGENERAL PURPOSES. HELP OF OJAI IS A BASIC NEEDS PROVIDER SERVING THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS IN THE OJAI AREA WITH TRANSPORTATION, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, SENIOR ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT COUNSELING. | Ojai, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersFOR ITS ONGOING WORK BRINGING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INJURED AND SICK IN THE WORLD'S CONFLICT ZONES. | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Farm SanctuaryFARM SANCTUARY RESCUES ANIMALS AND PROVIDES THEM WITH SANCTUARY | Watkins Glen, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| International Campaign For TibetTO SUPPORT PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN TIBET | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| American Indian College FundSUPPORT FOR NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARS TO OVERCOME ACADEMIC BARRIERS. | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley Land ConservancyFOR THE PROTECTION AND CARE OF WILDLIFE HABITAT AND THE CREATION OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACES IN THE OJAI VALLEY. | Ojai, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Rubin Museum Of ArtCONTRIBUTION TO THE MUSEUM'S ONGOING TEMPORARY EXHIBITION PROGRAM. | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Concerned Resource And Environmental WorkersTO OFFER TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HANDS-ON WORK IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS, ON PROJECTS INCLUDING WILDFIRE PREVENTION, HABITAT RESTORATION AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE. | Ojai, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Ventura CountySUPPORT FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER RUN BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY IN THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH OF THE THOMAS FIRE. | Ojai, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Happy Valley FoundationFOR THE REPAIR OF THE BRIDGE TO BESANT HILL SCHOOL FROM HWY 150 IN OJAI. | Ojai, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Besant Hill School Of Happy ValleyTO DEVELOP EACH INDIVIDUAL STUDENT'S INTELLECTUAL AND ARTISTIC ABILITIES BY AWAKENING THE SPIRIT OF INQUIRY AND ENCOURAGING THE PURSUIT OF INTEGRITY AND EXCELLENCE. | Ojai, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Los Padres ForestwatchSUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS ON PROTECTING WILDERNESS LANDSCAPES, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND FREE-FLOWING RIVERS IN THE LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST. | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| School IncSUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK BRINGING YOGA AND MEDITATION PRACTICES INTO THE CLASSROOMS IN LOS ANGELES PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS TOOLS FOR DEVELOPING BETTER BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING FOCUS. | Pasadena, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Eastern California MuseumSUPPORT FOR THE MUSEUM'S CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. | Independence, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Mono Lake CommitteeFOR THE PRESERVATION OF MONO LAKE AND ITS HABITAT. | Lee Vining, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Ojai CaresSUPPORT TO HELP PATIENTS COPE WITH THE COMPLEXITIES OF CANCER CARE. | Ojai, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Siddhartha School ProjectTO FUND A MULTI-PURPOSE HALL AT THE SIDDHARTHA SCHOOL IN LADAKH, N. INDIA. | Portland, ME | $25K | 2022 |
| Animal OutlookTO END THE ABUSE OF FARMED ANIMALS USING A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES, INCLUDING INVESTIGATIONS, LEGAL ADVOCACY, CORPORATE AND FOOD SYSTEM REFORM, AND VEGAN OUTREACH. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Tibet House UsTHE PRESERVATION OF TIBET'S UNIQUE CULTURE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Ojai Raptor CenterDEDICATED TO THE RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND RELEASE OF BIRDS OF PREY AND OTHER WILDLIFE, AND TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT WILDLIFE AND OUR SHARED ENVIRONMENT | Ojai, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Amnesty InternationalTO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN ITS WORK DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS ACROSS THE GLOBE. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Odyssey Charter SchoolTO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S FOCUS ON DEVELOPING STUDENTS WHO ARE ACTIVE IN THEIR LEARNING, AWARE OF THEIR INTERESTS, AND WHO SEEK TO EXPAND AND EXPLORE THEIR KNOWLEDGE THROUGH DYNAMIC COLLABORATION WITH PEERS AND TEACHERS WITHIN AN ACADEMIC SETTING AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY. | Altadena, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenTO PROVIDE MEALS IN RESPONSE TO HUMANITARIAN, CLIMATE, AND COMMUNITY CRISES, AND TO BUILD RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS WITH LOCALLY LED SOLUTIONS. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
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