Emmett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Emmett Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $1.1 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
45% 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 | $3.3 million | 101 | $11.7 million |
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 84 | $16.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 82 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
Emmett 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 Emmett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 49 | $3.2 million |
| New York | 4 | $97,000 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $54,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $32,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $23,500 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cate School | To benefit education | $1.1 million |
| UCLA Foundation | To benefit education | $1.0 million |
| Stanford University | To benefit education | $500,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | To protect and create parks | $250,000 |
| One Percent for the Planet | To support an alliance of businesses for a healthy planet | $50,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | To conserve california's land, air and water | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To benefit wildlife | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To preserve the land and wildlife | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | To benefit endeavors to protect the environment and promote environmental education | $30,000 |
| Riviera Ridge School | To benefit education | $30,000 |
| South Fork Natural History Museum | To benefit endeavors to raise environmental awareness | $25,000 |
| The Fund for the People in Parks | To benefit the parks' program required by law | $25,000 |
| Rewild | To benefit environment | $25,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | To protect human health and the planet | $25,000 |
| The University of New Hampshire Foundation | To benefit education | $25,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | To protect and enhance america's national park system | $20,000 |
| Columbia Law School | To benefit education | $20,000 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | To support advance innovative medical research | $20,000 |
| Ecoamerica | To move society towards climate solutions | $20,000 |
| Green Science Policy Institute | To facilitate safer use of chemicals to protect human and ecological health | $20,000 |
| Altasea | To develop and scale up rapid solutions for some of the planet's most pressing challenges, such as climate change, energy supply, and global food security | $15,000 |
| The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County | To protect natural resources, agricultural land, and open spaces for present and future generations | $10,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | To benefit education | $10,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | To benefit wildlife | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute | To protect tropical biodiversity | $10,000 |
| Seventh Generation Advisors | To empower indviduals and organizations to create and adopt solutions that protect our environment | $10,000 |
| Heal the Bay | To benefit endeavors to prevent ocean pollution | $5,000 |
| Island Press | To benefit endeavors to protect and sustain the environment | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Waterkeeper | To support the preservation and protection of clean water | $5,000 |
| Crossroads School | To benefit education | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth | To benefit education | $5,000 |
| Environmental Law Institute | To protect the environment through practical law and policy solutions | $5,000 |
| The Climate Center | To protect california's air, and water | $5,000 |
| Mare | To support foster care system | $5,000 |
| Santa Babara Cottage Hospital Foundation | To support health care and research | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Clean Air | To protect public health, imporve air quality and prevent climate change | $5,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | To protect and enhance america's national park system | $5,000 |
| Teton Science Schools | To benefit education | $5,000 |
| Tidelines Institute | To benefit education | $5,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | To protect world's ocean, waves and beaches | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan A Emmett
- Rosalind Emmett Nieman
- Daniel W Emmett
- Morgan W Emmett
- Tyler A Emmett
- Amanda White
Questions people ask
Does Emmett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emmett Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Emmett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dan A Emmett (Director & President), Rosalind Emmett Nieman (Director, VP & Asst. Secretary), Daniel W Emmett (Director, VP & Asst. Secretary) and Morgan W Emmett (Director, VP & Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Emmett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.