Alesia Alpert Family Foundation
The Alesia Alpert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations including a children’s hospital, family and youth services organizations, arts organizations, and organizations addressing cancer research, food insecurity, and musicians’ needs.
Key facts about Alesia Alpert Family Foundation
In short: Alesia Alpert Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 95-4750403
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,408,391
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- Average grant
- $37,063
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $29,138,138
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.1M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+29.9% YoY
Grant Count
38
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+23.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alesia Alpert Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Alesia Alpert Family Foundation gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 239% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services describes its mission as providing family-centered social, educational, and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. Concern Foundation says it distributes research grants worldwide to fund cancer research. The Teen Project describes providing housing, education, sober living, and mentoring to young people ages 18 to 24.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes (City of Hope); providing access to music for youth worldwide (OmniPeace Foundation); delivering medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to critically ill people in Los Angeles County (Project Angel Food); and offering financial assistance and case management to qualified musicians with medical or medically related expenses (Sweet Relief Musicians Fund). Harlem School of the Arts says it empowers and enriches young people and adults through training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $1,408,391. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $242,500, with a median of $25,000. Its largest listed grant was $242,500 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for program support. Other grants included $100,000 each to Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services, Concern Foundation, and The Teen Project; $76,000 to City of Hope; and $75,000 each to OmniPeace Foundation, Project Angel Food, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Illinois, 4% to New York, 2% to Georgia, and 1% to Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($243K). Together the top 10 received $984K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 112 (70%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $242,500 |
| Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Concern Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| The Teen Project Sun Valley, CA | Program Support | $100,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Program Support | $76,000 |
| Omnipeace Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Inc Irvine, CA | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Sweet Relief Musicians Fund Brea, CA | Program Support | $62,500 |
| Harlem School of the Arts Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $60,799 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,138,138 | $2,407,547 | $1,945,034 | $1,408,391 |
| 2023 | $28,687,100 | $780,665 | $1,630,667 | $1,083,941 |
| 2022 | $29,532,500 | $29,896,786 | $846,246 | $683,870 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,138,138 | $28,687,100 | $29,532,500 |
| Revenue | $2,407,547 | $780,665 | $29,896,786 |
| Expenses | $1,945,034 | $1,630,667 | $846,246 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,439,310 | $1,088,651 | $692,711 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,110,012 | $383,602 | $253,919 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,592,750 | $1,474,639 | $765,029 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Grossman, Eden Alpert, and Ellen Alpert as co-trustees.
Alesia Alpert Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Grossman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$45K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Eden Alpert
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Ellen Alpert
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sharon Alesia (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Eden Alpert (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 1880 Century Park East 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 954-1050
Frequently asked questions about Alesia Alpert Family Foundation
How much does Alesia Alpert Family Foundation give each year?
Alesia Alpert Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 36 grants.
What is Alesia Alpert Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Alesia Alpert Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,063, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alesia Alpert Family Foundation give grants?
Alesia Alpert Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (13 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants), Sun Valley, CA (2 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Alesia Alpert Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Alesia Alpert Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (38 grants).
Who are Alesia Alpert Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Alesia Alpert Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($242,500), The Teen Project ($105,000 across 2 grants) and Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alesia Alpert Family Foundation?
Alesia Alpert Family Foundation reported $29.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alesia Alpert Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alesia Alpert Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alesia Alpert Family Foundation's EIN?
Alesia Alpert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4750403. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alesia Alpert Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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