Private foundation · EIN 95-4333283 · Encino, California

Ernest Prete Jr 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: 11 grants paid, $189K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$189K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cal Poly Pomona - K12 PartnershipPomona, CAFellows for k-12 partnership fund/education$105K
Hope of the ValleyMission Hills, CAFree housing for homeless$30K
Youth Empowerment Studios FoundatioTopanga, CAPartner with school to create environments where students are safe,supported, chalenged and healthy$12K
Los Angeles House of RuthLos Angeles, CAHome for mothers/cildren seeking to rebuild lives$10K
Cal Poly Pomona - Biotrek MaintenanPomona, CABio trek equipmentmaintenance$10K
Learning With a DifferenceEncino, CAScientific education for children w/ learning disability$5,000
AlapioEncino, CAFree surgeries & medical clinic$5,000
Creative VisionsMalibu, CAProject: canvasing the world$5,000
Sahaas for CauseCerritos, CAHelp community prosper through educational events$5,000
City of Santa PaulaVentura, CAKids celebration for christmas$1,500
Arpan Global CharitiesIrvine, CAMedical charity$1,000

About this foundation

Ernest Prete Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Encino, California, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Ernest Prete Jr 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 Ernest Prete Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $189K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ernest Prete Jr Foundation give?

California (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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