Edward F Limato Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward F Limato Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $453,753 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $77,500. 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$453,753
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$77,500
- Assets$15.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $509,003 the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $509,003 | 34 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $453,753 | 26 | $15.9 million |
How to apply
Edward F Limato 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 Edward F Limato Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $307,894 |
| New York | 8 | $98,635 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,574 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | Program support | $77,500 |
| Haibu Cares | Program support | $65,000 |
| Del Shores Foundation | Program support | $34,419 |
| Juilliard School | Program support | $30,000 |
| Strive for College | Program support | $30,000 |
| Moca | Program support | $25,750 |
| Project Angel Food | Program support | $25,000 |
| Opera on Tap | Program support | $16,500 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation | Program support | $16,000 |
| Cedar Sinai | Program support | $15,000 |
| Peter Seligman Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | Program support | $10,985 |
| Campfire Project | Program support | $10,000 |
| Go Contemporary Dance Works Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Golden Gate Performing Arts | Program support | $10,000 |
| Harmony Project | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| JD Doyle Archives | Program support | $7,500 |
| Aviva Family | Program support | $5,225 |
| Un Eraseo | Program support | $5,150 |
| Let's Rescue Dogs | Program support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ecan Action Network | Program support | $2,574 |
| Springboard for the Arts | Program support | $2,150 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Konigsberg
- Gary Craig Olsen
Questions people ask
Does Edward F Limato Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward F Limato Foundation give?
$453,753 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edward F Limato Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Konigsberg (President/Trustee) and Gary Craig Olsen (Trustee).
What does Edward F Limato Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.