8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists
Accepts applications
8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists is a private foundation in Burbank, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$260,683
Giving in 2025 was down from $56,250 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,498 | 26 | $274,711 |
| 2022 | $14,500 | 9 | $223,304 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 10 | $240,693 |
| 2024 | $56,250 | 16 | $238,486 |
| 2025 | $38,500 | 7 | $260,683 |
How to apply
| Contact | Any Director PO Box 10186, Burbank, CA 91510-0186 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (818) 784-9875 |
| What to submit | Aid requests may be applied for on foundation forms or by a letter which must include the reason for the request and an itemization of the amounts requested. Scholarships are awarded directly to the individual recipient by action of the board of directors |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $38,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Aid grant | $7,500 |
| Individual | Aid grant | $7,000 |
| Individual | Aid grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Aid grant | $6,000 |
| Individual | Aid grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Aid grant | $4,000 |
| Individual | Aid grant | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roberta Wax
- Bob Rawitch
- Doug Smith
- Saxon Reed
Questions people ask
Does 8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does 8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists give?
$38,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs 8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists?
Its 2025 filing lists Roberta Wax (Chair), Bob Rawitch (Vice Chair), Doug Smith (Treasurer) and Saxon Reed (Secretary).