Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 127 grants; the typical grant was $9,888 and the largest $60,452. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants127
- Typical grant$9,888
- Largest grant$60,452
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 116 | $20.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 140 | $18.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 127 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 69 | $947,972 |
| New York | 13 | $127,141 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $69,572 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $55,649 |
| Michigan | 5 | $47,930 |
| Indiana | 2 | $39,250 |
| Nevada | 4 | $36,649 |
| Texas | 3 | $36,163 |
| Illinois | 3 | $27,339 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Var Charitable Orgs 3500 Books | Unrestricted | $60,452 |
| Ncuu Foundation Inc | Scholarship | $50,649 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $35,985 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Unrestricted | $34,559 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation | Unrestricted | $31,626 |
| Eisner Health Pediatric Med Ctr | Unrestricted | $30,413 |
| Venice Family Clinic -Early Head St | Unrestricted | $30,020 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Spread the Word NV | Unrestricted | $28,634 |
| The Great American Songbook Fndn | Unrestricted | $25,750 |
| Csu Long Beach Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Smithsonian -Natl Museum Amer Histo | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Saban Community Clinic | Unrestricted | $24,924 |
| Capital Area Community Service | Unrestricted | $21,490 |
| A Place Called Home | Unrestricted | $21,286 |
| Cal State University Fresno | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $20,840 |
| Westside Family Health Center | Unrestricted | $20,634 |
| Food Finders -Food Bank | Unrestricted | $20,600 |
| Teach Democracy | Unrestricted | $20,582 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $20,300 |
| Young Musicians Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,010 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of York University | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Regents of the Univ of California | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $19,338 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Unrestricted | $17,958 |
| Harmony Project | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| City of Hope | Unrestricted | $15,705 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $15,488 |
| Heart of Los Angeles | Unrestricted | $15,488 |
| Los Angeles Commucollege Student Un | Unrestricted | $15,092 |
| Grammy Museum Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Queens College City Univ Ny | Unrestricted | $14,200 |
| Cal State University Northridge | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Indiana University | Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $12,942 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard D Rosman
- Alan Watenmaker
- Irene Romero
- Perry E Maguire
- Fran Morris Rosman
- Randal I Rosman
Questions people ask
Does Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 127 grants, with a typical grant of $9,888.
Who runs Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard D Rosman (Pres.&director), Alan Watenmaker (Director), Irene Romero (Director) and Perry E Maguire (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.