Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation
Accepts applications
Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation is a private foundation in Ferndale, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $754,482 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $303,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$754,482
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$303,100
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $768,411 the year before.
47% 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 | $790,201 | 20 | $15.4 million |
| 2023 | $768,411 | 17 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $754,482 | 19 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation PO Box 893, Ferndale, CA 95536 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (707) 786-9236 |
| Restrictions | William russ scholarship salvation army clarke memorial museum needy individuals over the age of sixty years, with particular reference to the ferndale area charitable and educational purposes beneficial to the residents of humboldt county |
What Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $754,482 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Senior Resource | Operating expenses | $303,100 |
| Ferndale Com Churchseni | Food/senior program | $197,610 |
| Cal State University | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Our Savior's Lutheran Church | Steeple repairs | $30,000 |
| Hospice of Humboldt | Operations | $25,000 |
| Ferndale Museum | Operations | $25,000 |
| Cal-Poly University | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Ferndale Cemetery Association | Curb and fence work | $20,000 |
| City of Ferndale | Friends of the library | $15,115 |
| Lost Coast Camp | Operations | $13,000 |
| Noel for Neighbors | Holiday baskets | $13,000 |
| Rotary Club of Ferndale | Noel for neighbors | $13,000 |
| Humboldt County Fair | Operations | $10,000 |
| Ferndale Community Chest | Operations | $7,500 |
| VFW | Honor wall | $7,157 |
| Ferndale Volunteer Fire Dept | Christmas tree maintenance | $4,500 |
| LD O'Rourke | Housing operations | $4,000 |
| Clarke Historical Museum | Annual grant for operations | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan McCarthy Diehl
- Alan Jorgensen
- Jack Smith
- Donald Hindley
- Tom Renner
- Jay Russ
- Dennis Regli
- James Aste
Questions people ask
Does Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation give?
$754,482 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan McCarthy Diehl (Secretary), Alan Jorgensen (Director), Jack Smith (Director) and Donald Hindley (Manager) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, education and arts and culture.