Private foundation · EIN 95-4191227 · Santa Monica, California

The Herb Alpert 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 86 grants paid, $7.5M total, median $25K. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
86
$7.5M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$46M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 86 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCLA Foundation UCLA Herb Alpert School of MusicLos Angeles, CACharitable$1.3M
California Institute of ArtsValencia, CACharitable$1.2M
The Harlem School of the ArtsNew York, NYCharitable$800K
California State Summer School FoundationSacramento, CACharitable$424K
Good People FundMillburn, CACharitable$400K
Herbie Hancock Institute of JazzLos Angeles, CACharitable$250K
Pacific Jazz OrchestraBeverly Hills, CACharitable$250K
Ps ArtsVenice, CACharitable$240K
ChrysalisSanta Monica, CACharitable$200K
The Harmony ProjectLos Angeles, CACharitable$150K
LA City CollegeLos Angeles, CACharitable$110K
Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, ILCharitable$100K
Fulcrum Arts Fbo SappaPasadena, CACharitable$100K
Louisiana Museum FoundationNew Orleans, LACharitable$100K
The Jazz FoundationSherman Oaks, CACharitable$100K
Turnaround Arts CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACharitable$100K
California State University NorthridgeNorthridge, CACharitable$80K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CACharitable$80K
Leadercomm Global CommunityArlington, VACharitable$75K
The Painted TurtleLake Hughes, CACharitable$50K
UCLA Foundation Music PartnershipLos Angeles, CACharitable$50K
The Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALCharitable$40K
Venice ArtsVenice, CACharitable$40K
Community Partners Fbo L a CommonsLos Angeles, CACharitable$35K
Community Partners Fbo Libros Schmibros LendingLos Angeles, CACharitable$35K
Plaza de LA RazaLos Angeles, CACharitable$35K
Ryman-Carroll Foundation Previously Ryman ArtsLos Angeles, CACharitable$35K
Scholarship Audition Performance Prepatory AcademyPasadena, CACharitable$35K
The Ascap FoundationNew York, NYCharitable$35K
The International Trumpet GuildHattiesburg, MSCharitable$34K
LA Jazz SocietyVan Nuys, CACharitable$33K
18th Street Arts CenterSanta Monica, CACharitable$30K
Artworxlathe Heart ProjectLos Angeles, CACharitable$30K
Everybody Dances LALos Angeles, CACharitable$30K
Kjazz Cslub ResearchLos Angeles, CACharitable$30K
Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CACharitable$30K
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CACharitable$30K
The Grammy Museum FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable$30K
The Unusual SuspectsLos Angeles, CACharitable$30K
California Dance InstituteSanta Monica, CACharitable$25K
CASA 0101Los Angeles, CACharitable$25K
Community Partners Fbo Write GirlLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
Contra TiempoCulver City, CACharitable$25K
Create LALos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
Dream a World Education IncBeverly Hills, CACharitable$25K
Gerry & Franca Mulligan FoundationDarien, CTCharitable$25K
Ghetto Film SchoolBronx, CACharitable$25K
Jazz Education NetworkWorcester, MACharitable$25K
Music Mends Minds IncLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
New Venture FundWashington, DCCharitable$25K
Pen America LA Pen Center WestBeverly Hills, CACharitable$25K
RediscoverLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
Sol-La Music AcademySanta Monica, CACharitable$25K
Sounds Like LASanta Monica, CACharitable$25K
Symphonic Jazz OrchestraCulver City, CACharitable$25K
The Actors' GangCulver City, CACharitable$25K
The Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
The World StageLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K
Young Storytellers FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable$25K

By state: California 71 · New York 5 · Illinois 1 · Louisiana 1 · Virginia 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

The Herb Alpert Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 The Herb Alpert Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Herb Alpert Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.5M across 86 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does The Herb Alpert Foundation give?

California (71 grants), New York (5 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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