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Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer

Agoura Hills, California  ·  EIN 954589085  ·  Private foundation

Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.3M in annual giving against $40.7M in assets. This page documents the 169 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.3M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$40.7M
Total assets
169
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer funds

Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Criminal JusticeFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include women girls, youth pop.

women girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Living Desert
PRIDE OF THE DESERT PROJECT
Palm Desert, CA$667K2022
Living Desert
PRIDE OF THE DESERT PROJECT
Palm Desert, CA$667K2021
Living Desert
PRIDE OF THE DESERT PROJECT
Palm Desert, CA$667K2020
Ucsf Foundation
JEANNE C MAYER ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN NEUROLOGY
San Francisco, CA$383K2023
Ucsf Foundation
JEANNE C MAYER ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN NEUROLOGY
San Francisco, CA$383K2024
Ucsf Foundation
JEANNE C MAYER ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN NEUROLOGY
San Francisco, CA$383K2022
Access Books
MCNAIR, EMERSON & LAUREL STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS LIBRARY REFURBISHMENT
Los Angeles, CA$176K2021
Leaders Up
ONGOING OPERATIONS-EXPANDING IMPACT ACRROSS CALIFORNIA MARKETS
Los Angeles, CA$150K2021
Food Forward
ONGOING OPERATIONS
North Hollywood, CA$125K2022
Shoes That Fit
SHOES FOR KIDS IN LOS ANGELES
Claremont, CA$125K2022
C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California
ONGOING OPERATIONS
Los Angeles, CA$125K2022
Seed House Project
ONGOING OPERATIONS
Northridge, CA$125K2024
Los Angeles Room & Board
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Alhambra, CA$120K2023
Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc
ONGOING OPERATIONS
Boston, MA$115K2024
Mayor's Fund of Los Angeles
ONGOING OPERATIONS
Los Angeles, CA$100K2024

Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$34K
2018$34K
2020$1.8M
2021$2.3M
2022$2.2M
2023$1.9M
2024$1.8M

How to apply for funding from Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer

Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer

Does Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer accept grant applications?
Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer fund?
Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Living Desert, Living Desert, Living Desert. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer give in grants?
Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer reported $2.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.1M over 169 grants.
Where is Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer located?
Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer is based in Agoura Hills, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954589085.
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About this profile. This page is built from Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Herbert R Mayer and Jeanne C Mayer. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.