The Ressler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ressler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $3.3 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$43.4 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.3 million the year before.
59% 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 | $4.3 million | 24 | $48.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 27 | $43.4 million |
How to apply
The Ressler 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.
What The Ressler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3.3 million |
| California | 12 | $840,727 |
| New York | 6 | $96,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $52,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University | General support | $3.3 million |
| Harvard Westlake School | General support | $350,000 |
| UCLA | Support melanoma cancer research | $217,500 |
| BABY2BABY | General support | $100,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $40,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | General support | $25,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $25,000 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | General support | $25,000 |
| Wilshire Blvd Temple | General support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western NC | General support | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $20,000 |
| National Organization for Rare Disorders | General support | $20,000 |
| Oxfam | General support | $20,000 |
| Hilarity for Charity | General support | $14,727 |
| American Friends of Lubavitch | General support | $12,500 |
| Catholic Charities Second Century Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| 2nd Stage Theater | General support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| The Washington Market School | General support | $5,000 |
| JQ International | General support | $2,500 |
| Children's Law Center of California | General support | $1,000 |
| Historic Madison Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | General support | $1,000 |
| The New (New) Masses Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Ressler
- Richard Ressler
Questions people ask
Does The Ressler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ressler Family Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Ressler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison Ressler (Trustee) and Richard Ressler (Trustee).
What does The Ressler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.