The Herb Alpert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Herb Alpert Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.5 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.3 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$7.5 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$50.1 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.8 million the year before.
22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.8 million | 92 | $55.1 million |
| 2024 | $7.5 million | 86 | $50.1 million |
How to apply
The Herb Alpert 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 The Herb Alpert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 71 | $6.2 million |
| New York | 5 | $860,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $40,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $33,850 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music | Charitable | $1.3 million |
| California Institute of Arts | Charitable | $1.2 million |
| The Harlem School of the Arts | Charitable | $800,000 |
| California State Summer School Foundation | Charitable | $424,300 |
| Good People Fund | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Pacific Jazz Orchestra | Charitable | $250,000 |
| PS Arts | Charitable | $240,000 |
| Chrysalis | Charitable | $200,000 |
| The Harmony Project | Charitable | $150,000 |
| La City College | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Fulcrum Arts FBO Sappa | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Louisiana Museum Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Jazz Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Turnaround Arts California | Charitable | $100,000 |
| California State University Northridge | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Leadercomm Global Community | Charitable | $75,000 |
| The Painted Turtle | Charitable | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Music Partnership | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Venice Arts | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Community Partners FBO L A Commons | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Community Partners FBO Libros Schmibros Lending | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Plaza de la Raza | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Ryman-Carroll Foundation Previously Ryman Arts | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Scholarship Audition Performance Prepatory Academy | Charitable | $35,000 |
| The Ascap Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| The International Trumpet Guild | Charitable | $33,850 |
| La Jazz Society | Charitable | $33,000 |
| 18th Street Arts Center | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Artworxlathe Heart Project | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Everybody Dances la | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Kjazz Cslub Research | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Grammy Museum Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Unusual Suspects | Charitable | $30,000 |
| California Dance Institute | Charitable | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Herb Alpert
- Lani Hall Alpert
- Rona Sebastian
- Paul Frimmer
- Ian Wiener
- Arnold Santos
- Aria Alpert Adjani
- Eden Alpert
Questions people ask
Does The Herb Alpert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Herb Alpert Foundation give?
$7.5 million in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Herb Alpert Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Herb Alpert (Chairman), Lani Hall Alpert (Vice Chair.), Rona Sebastian (President) and Paul Frimmer (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Herb Alpert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.