Alesia Alpert Family Foundation
The Alesia Alpert Family Foundation (formerly known as Alesia Family Foundation) is a private family foundation established in 1999 in California. Based in Los Angeles, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking in the arts, education, healthcare, and family services sectors.
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
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses primarily on:
- Arts and music education for youth
- Therapeutic music programs
- Pediatric healthcare
- Family services
- Arts access and participation
The foundation's approach reflects a belief that "the arts shape our courage, our confidence, our voice."
Grantmaking
The foundation operates through trustee discretion without formal grant programs or a public application process. Funding is invitation-only.
Grant Range
Documented grants from small amounts to $100,000+
Invitation Only
. Funding is invitation-only.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Los Angeles, with some support extending to the Chicago area and other regions including Illinois and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $29,138,138
- Total giving: $1,408,391
- Average grant amount: Data available in detailed financial records
- Median grant amount: Data available in detailed financial records
Historical Growth: The foundation has experienced significant growth, expanding from $482,000 in assets in 2021 to over $29 million by 2024.
Contact Information:
- Address: 1880 Century Park East, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90067-1661
- Telephone: 310-954-1050
- EIN: 95-4750403
| 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 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Eden Alpert – Co-trustee and foundation leader; restaurateur and philanthropist who manages Vibrato Grill & Jazz
- Ellen Alpert – Co-trustee
- Howard Grossman – Co-trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD GROSSMAN | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDEN ALPERT | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $50,000 |
| ELLEN ALPERT | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $50,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively engaged in supporting arts education initiatives. In 2024, the foundation pledged $100,000 to the Academy of the Arts as part of a "500 for 100 Challenge" campaign, demonstrating ongoing commitment to arts education funding.
Academy of the Arts Launches 500 for 100 Challenge as Alesia Family FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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