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477PLUS Foundation

Preselected recipients only Woodland Hills, California · EIN 873687116

477PLUS Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $396,412 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $198,206 and the largest $340,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$0
2024$396,4122$0

How to apply

477PLUS Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What 477PLUS Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$396,412

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Living Room International
Redding, CA
Provide financial assistance to the ongoing operation of the receiving organization$340,000
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
Scholarship$56,412

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does 477PLUS Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does 477PLUS Foundation give?

$396,412 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $198,206.

Who runs 477PLUS Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Mary Lanctot-Herbert (President) and Mel Herbert (Secretary).

What does 477PLUS Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international and education.

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