Private foundation · EIN 33-6289007 · Newport Coast, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ralph a Kerber Memorial Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (June 1 of each year) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $69K total, median $3,000. 91% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Scholarships are awarded to individuals (and their dependents) who are employed in the swimming pool and spa industry in the southern california region.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$69K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
91%
of grants
Deadline
See below
June 1 of each year
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Letter of application for scholarship, including proof of enrollment in a two or four year accredited college or technical institution. Contact: Janet C Kerber, 32 Castellina Drive, Newport Coast, Ca, 9497153474 Deadlines: June 1 of each year Restrictions: Scholarships are awarded to individuals (and their dependents) who are employed in the swimming pool and spa industry in the southern california region.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
C AdamsGarden Grove, CAEducational assistance$4,000
B FraserLaguna Niguel, CAEducational assistance$4,000
R McIlroyMurrieta, CAEducational assistance$3,500
L LangevinSan Clemente, CAEducational assistance$3,500
P LlamasAnaheim, CAEducational assistance$3,500
A NewmanDenver, COEducational assistance$3,500
E AshbySartell, MNEducational assistance$3,500
E SmithNorco, CAEducational assistance$3,500
A GardnerMission Viejo, CAEducational assistance$3,000
M GutierrezOrange, CAEducational assistance$3,000
B DevannaSan Clemente, CAEducational assistance$3,000
K Fa'anunuMurrieta, CAEducational assistance$3,000
A HernandezLake Elsinore, CAEducational assistance$3,000
M MangusHuntington Beach, CAEducational assistance$3,000
A McGreevyTemecula, CAEducational assistance$3,000
C SemonzaWestminster, CAEducational assistance$3,000
R CatahanAnaheim, CAEducational assistance$2,500
N DornChino, CAEducational assistance$2,500
J GarciaFullerton, CAEducational assistance$2,500
M NewmanLake Forest, CAEducational assistance$2,500
T BlandRancho Cucamonga, CAEducational assistance$2,000
J KessermanBuena Park, CAEducational assistance$2,000
N GutierrezOrange, CAEducational assistance$1,500

By state: California 21 · Colorado 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Ralph a Kerber Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Coast, California, administered in care of Janet C Kerber, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ralph a Kerber Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter of application for scholarship, including proof of enrollment in a two or four year accredited college or technical institution. Deadlines: June 1 of each year.

How much does Ralph a Kerber Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $69K across 23 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Ralph a Kerber Memorial Foundation give?

California (21 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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