Private foundation · EIN 99-3368155 · Summerland, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David S and Violet Evelyn Alberts Charitable 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: 5 grants paid, $155K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$155K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCLA Jules Stein Eye InstituteAgoura Hills, CATreatment and care of under-served individuals suffering from diseases of the eye and to promote medical research$55K
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital FounSanta Barbara, CATreatment and care of under-served individuals suffering from diseases of the eye and to promote medical research$25K
Braille Institute of AmericaLos Angeles, CATreatment and care of under-served individuals suffering from diseases of the eye and to promote medical research$25K
Wayfinder Family ServicesLos Angeles, CATreatment and care of under-served individuals suffering from diseases of the eye and to promote medical research$25K
Eye Dog Foundation for the BlindClaremont, CATreatment and care of under-served individuals suffering from diseases of the eye and to promote medical research$25K

About this foundation

David S and Violet Evelyn Alberts Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Summerland, California, administered in care of John Berryhill and Karen Shaw, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 David S and Violet Evelyn Alberts Charitable 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 David S and Violet Evelyn Alberts Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does David S and Violet Evelyn Alberts Charitable Foundation give?

California (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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