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The Resslergertz Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sherman Oaks, California · EIN 311533199

The Resslergertz Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $24.3 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.1 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.

Giving in 2024 was up from $21.8 million the year before.

43% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21.8 million61$149 million
2024$24.3 million65$361 million

How to apply

The Resslergertz 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Resslergertz Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California25$8.6 million
District of Columbia5$3.9 million
Georgia11$3.7 million
New York10$2.8 million
Pennsylvania3$2.6 million
North Carolina1$1.0 million
Nevada1$1.0 million
Massachusetts1$525,000
Colorado2$155,000
Virginia1$15,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 65 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Jewish Committee
Philadelphia, PA
Contribution$2.1 million
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Beverly Hills, CA
Contribution$1.5 million
Emory University School
Atlanta, GA
Contribution$1.4 million
Alliance for College Ready Public School Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$1.2 million
UJA Federation of New York
New York, NY
Contribution$1.1 million
Atlanta Hawks Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Contribution$1.0 million
Ares Charitable Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$1.0 million
Campbell Hall
Studio City, CA
Contribution$1.0 million
E4E Relief LLC
Charlotte, NC
Contribution$1.0 million
Eagle's Wings Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Contribution$1.0 million
Milken Cancer for Advancing
Washington, DC
Contribution$1.0 million
Hillel International
Washington, DC
Contribution$1.0 million
Jewish Agency for Israel - North American Council
New York, NY
Contribution$1.0 million
The Herman J Russell Center
Atlanta, GA
Contribution$1.0 million
The Louis D Brandeis Center
Washington, DC
Contribution$1.0 million
The UCLA Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$1.0 million
Summaeverythang Community
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$800,000
American International Educaton Foundation (Aief)
Pasadena, CA
Contribution$625,000
The Bridgespan Group Inc
Boston, MA
Contribution$525,000
America-Israel Democracy Coalition
Wynnewood, PA
Contribution$500,000
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Contribution$500,000
The Birthright Israel Foundation
New York, NY
Contribution$400,000
Foundation for Defence of Democracies
Washington, DC
Contribution$350,000
Dream Machine Innovation
Richmond, CA
Contribution$333,333
Champion la
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$250,000
The Rocket Foundation
Beverly Hills, CA
Contribution$200,000
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Snowmass, CO
Contribution$125,000
Friends of United Hatzalah
New York, NY
Contribution$120,000
Central Fund of Israel
Cedarhurst, NY
Contribution$100,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Contribution$100,000
KIPP Socal Gala Honoring Bruce and Martha Karsh
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$100,000
Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$100,000
Youth Renewal Fund
New York, NY
Contribution$100,000
The Painted Turtle
Santa Monica, CA
Contribution$80,000
Prostate Cancer Foundation
Santa Monica, CA
Contribution$75,000
Atlanta Mission
Atlanta, GA
Contribution$50,000
Foundation for Individual Rights
Philadelphia, PA
Contribution$50,000
Operation Hope
Los Angeles, CA
Contribution$50,000
Luminary Impact Fund
San Francisco, CA
Contribution$50,000
Youth Inc
North Hollywood, CA
Contribution$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Resslergertz Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Resslergertz Foundation give?

$24.3 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.

Who runs The Resslergertz Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Antony Ressler (Trustee) and Jami Gertz (Trustee).

What does The Resslergertz Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.

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