Private foundation · EIN 94-3108580 · Alameda, California

Robert L Lippert Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $265K total, median $8,000. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Restricted to 501(c)(3) activities in alameda,california

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$265K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
No deadline
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

No form required Contact: Edward W Withrow Jr, 1150 Ballena Blvd 250, Alameda, Ca Deadlines: No deadline Restrictions: Restricted to 501(c)(3) activities in alameda,california

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

Top 3 of 23 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alameda Boys Girls Club FoundationAlameda, CADonation$58K
Rhythmix Cultural WorksAlameda, CADonation$25K
Alameda Food BankOakland, CADonation$25K

About this foundation

Robert L Lippert Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alameda, California, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert L Lippert Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert L Lippert Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $265K across 23 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does Robert L Lippert Foundation give?

California (23 grants), per its latest filing.

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