Herb Ritts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herb Ritts Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $499,600 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$499,600
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$24.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was down from $532,438 the year before.
4% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $532,438 | 54 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $499,600 | 24 | $24.4 million |
How to apply
Herb Ritts 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 Herb Ritts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $433,100 |
| New York | 4 | $45,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Angel Food (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| UCLA (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Las Fotos (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Film 2 Future (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Bailey House | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| City Hearts (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| NYC Live Arts (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Desert AIDS Project (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Foothill AIDS Project (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Black AIDS Institute (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Armory Center for the Arts (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| AIDS Project Los Angeles (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Aperture Foundation (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Vincent Price Art Museum (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| AIDS Alabama (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Persad Center | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $9,000 |
| Venice Arts (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Pablove Foundation (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Light Factory (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| SF Moma (Cash) | Unrestricted donation for donee's exempt purpose | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark McKenna
- Warren Grant
- Erik Hyman
- Richard Gere
- Steve Fink
- Michael Whalen
- Stephen Huvane
Questions people ask
Does Herb Ritts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herb Ritts Foundation give?
$499,600 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Herb Ritts Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark McKenna (Executive Director), Warren Grant (Director), Erik Hyman (Director) and Richard Gere (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Herb Ritts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.