Alex J Ettl Foundation
The Alex J Ettl Foundation is a private foundation based in Malibu, California. Established in 1989 in New York and tax-exempt since December 1990, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting arts, culture, and education initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$287K
+29.9% YoY
Grant Count
43
+4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+23.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities center on:
- Arts and Culture — including support for visual arts organizations and cultural institutions
- Education — funding educational programs and initiatives
- Human Services — supporting community-based service organizations
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in organizations working in creative fields, including support for dance, sculpture, and other artistic disciplines.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,513,999
- Total Giving: $287,000
- Total Revenues: $222,380
- Total Expenses: $322,670
- Investment Income and Dividends: $109,464
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $112,916
Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,513,999 | $2,595,667 | $2,713,692 |
| Revenue | $222,380 | $135,928 | $112,267 |
| Expenses | $322,670 | $256,278 | $284,306 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $287,000 | $221,000 | $248,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $186,710 | $100,650 | $76,461 |
| Distributable Amount | $221,686 | $206,711 | $216,453 |
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
214 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXES HAZEN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CORDELIA TAPPIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 7230 Birdview Ave, Malibu, CA 90265-4111
Telephone: 718-522-5163
EIN: 22-6503965
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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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