Bar-El Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bar-El Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,170 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$28,170
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,254 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 15 | $0 |
| 2024 | $20,254 | 15 | $264,232 |
| 2025 | $28,170 | 21 | $0 |
How to apply
Bar-El 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $18,170 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | Payments to organizations | $4,000 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $3,850 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $2,000 |
| Hand-in-Hand Jewish-Arab Ed | Payments to organizations | $2,000 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $2,000 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $2,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders League | Immigrant advocacy | $2,000 |
| HDF | Payments to organizations | $1,500 |
| Hias | Payments to organizations | $1,500 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $1,000 |
| Clue | Payments to organizations | $1,000 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | Payments to organizations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $820 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $500 |
| Berkeley Student Cooperative | Payments to organizations | $500 |
| LAist | Payments to organizations | $500 |
| American Friends of MDA | Payments to organizations | $500 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $500 |
| Tiyya Foundation | Payments to organizations | $500 |
| Casa | Payments to organizations | $250 |
| Individual | Payments to organizations | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Bar El
- Elizabeth Rose Bar El
- Lenore Lambert
Questions people ask
Does Bar-El Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bar-El Family Foundation give?
$28,170 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bar-El Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry Bar El (Cfo), Elizabeth Rose Bar El (Ceo) and Lenore Lambert (Secretary).