Appel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Appel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $163,810 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$163,810
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $144,800 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,648 | 30 | $3.5 million |
| 2023 | $144,800 | 22 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $163,810 | 30 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Appel Family 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.
What Appel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $147,310 |
| New York | 3 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Jay Schapira Med Foundation | Cardiac disease research | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation | create safe, joyful, and connected Jewish life in Los Angeles, Israel, and around the world | $15,000 |
| UCLA Medical Hospitality Fund | advancing excellence in education, research and service | $14,500 |
| Los Angeles Giving Circle | supports economic self-sufficiency programs for women and girls | $7,614 |
| Concern Foundation | Support cancer researchers | $7,500 |
| American Committe for Weizmann Institue of Science | Support scientific research | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra | supports the world-class Israel Philharmonic | $5,000 |
| American Jewish University | supporting transformative educational experiences that strengthen communities and enrich the Jewish world | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | conquer cancer and diabetes for people everywhere by integrating scientific discovery, clinical ingenuity and compassion. | $5,000 |
| Determined to Succeed | college access & success program | $4,347 |
| Doctors without Borders | international medical humanitarian organization | $2,500 |
| Dr Roy Nini | support medical research | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | support reproductive and sexual health and wellness across Los Angeles | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | provide meals during crisis | $2,000 |
| Heal Palestine | healing and empowering the children of Gaza | $1,500 |
| The Trevor Project | protect and support LGBTQ+ youth in crisis | $1,500 |
| Heal The Bay | keeps our beaches, rivers, and watersheds safe, healthy and clean | $1,000 |
| JVC SoCal | provide no-cost job training programs | $1,000 |
| Sogorea Te' Land Trust | facilitates the return of Indigenous land to Indigenous people | $1,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services | $850 |
| Various | general support | $700 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | operates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs | $500 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | help visually impaired Israelis | $500 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles | assist youth in achieving their full potential | $500 |
| Jewish Home for the Aging | Provide care for older adults | $500 |
| Larc | prepare LA for climate change | $500 |
| Global Arts | provide free after-school music classes to students in the Pico Union Neighborhood of Los Angeles | $300 |
| Harvard Westlake School | General Support | $250 |
| Corazon de Vida Foundation | support orphaned/abandoned children | $249 |
Officers and trustees
- Teri Wilks
- Lori Staff
Questions people ask
Does Appel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Appel Family Foundation give?
$163,810 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Appel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Teri Wilks (Officer) and Lori Staff (Officer).
What does Appel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.