UTA Foundation
Preselected recipients only
UTA Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,363 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $37,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$360,363
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$37,500
- Assets$433,515
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,434 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $144,840 | 32 | $425,425 |
| 2024 | $128,434 | 29 | $435,597 |
| 2025 | $360,363 | 55 | $433,515 |
How to apply
UTA 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 UTA Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 37 | $287,063 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 8 | $23,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $13,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,300 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Angel Food | Fire relief donation / donation using egp funds | $37,500 |
| La Regional Foodbank | Los angeles fire disaster relief fund / donation using egp funds | $35,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Donation using egp funds | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles | Additional donation from egp funds | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Additional donation from egp funds | $25,000 |
| US Vets | Donation using egp funds | $15,000 |
| After-School All Stars | Donation using egp funds | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for New York | Donation using egp funds | $10,000 |
| Our Big Kitchen la | Additional donation from egp funds | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Donation using egp funds | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,064 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,064 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,064 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,064 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,064 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,064 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,064 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,063 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,063 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,063 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,063 |
| Individual | Fire relief donation | $6,063 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Donation using egp funds | $6,000 |
| Chrysalis | Donation using egp funds | $5,000 |
| Covenant House California | Additional donation from egp funds | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | Donation using egp funds | $5,000 |
| National Museum of African American Music | Donation using egp funds | $5,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Donation using egp funds | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Donation using egp funds | $5,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Fund Inc | Donation using egp funds | $4,000 |
| A Sense of Home | Donation using egp funds | $3,450 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Donation using egp funds | $3,000 |
| Wags and Walks | Donation using egp funds | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta | Donation using egp funds | $2,800 |
| Animal Haven -Sage | Donation using egp funds | $2,500 |
| Atlanta Community Food | Donation using egp funds | $2,500 |
| Big Sunday | Donation using egp funds | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood | Donation using egp funds | $2,500 |
| New York Common Pantry | Donation using egp funds | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of NYC | Donation using egp funds | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Berkus
- Jay Sures
- Jeremy Zimmer
- Peter Benedek
- David Kramer
- Renee Jones
Questions people ask
Does UTA Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does UTA Foundation give?
$360,363 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs UTA Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Berkus (Former Ceo), Jay Sures (Vice President & Treasurer), Jeremy Zimmer (Former Secretary) and Peter Benedek (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does UTA Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and community development.