Emerson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Emerson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $4.2 million. 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$4.8 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$4.2 million
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $304,000 the year before.
73% 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 | $304,000 | 5 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Emerson 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 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 3 | $4.5 million |
| New York | 5 | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Impact Fund | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $4.2 million |
| Bradley Impact Fund | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $205,670 |
| American Conservation | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $75,000 |
| Central Fund of Isreal | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| Friends of Elnet European Leadershi | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| Report Inc | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| American Technion Society | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $50,000 |
| Individual | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Central Fund of Isreal | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $25,000 |
| Ohr Ha Torah | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Tribe Media | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $10,000 |
| Cedars Sinai | General use to accomplish the purposes of this 501(c)(3) organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Steven Emerson
- Rita Emerson
- Brian Emerson
Questions people ask
Does Emerson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emerson Family Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Emerson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Steven Emerson (President/CEO), Rita Emerson (Director/Sec.) and Brian Emerson (Secretary).