Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 grants included support for cultural, humanitarian, religious, and educational organizations, as well as organizations working in areas such as health and foster youth services.
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr gave $135K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,696
- +33.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,989
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,013,269
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 823 North Roxbury Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 275-1568
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Los Angeles Opera ($15K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in New York (6%), Tennessee (2%), Iowa (2%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 249% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $147K (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Opera Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $15,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Larchmont Los Angeles, CA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Ipalpiti International Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $7,000 |
| The Music Center Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $6,000 |
| Magen David Adom Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $6,000 |
| Hillel at UCLA Los Angeles, CA | Education | $5,200 |
| American Friends of Israel Phil Orchestra New York, NY | Cultural | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,013,269 | $254,040 | $163,792 | $134,696 | 27 | $298,766 | $236,658 | $120,154 |
| 2023 | $1,924,174 | $153,019 | $119,993 | $100,750 | 22 | $100,750 | $95,426 | — |
| 2022 | $1,889,995 | $59,801 | $128,588 | $89,300 | 19 | $89,300 | $59,801 | $99,747 |
| 2021 | $1,958,782 | $378,233 | $167,208 | $147,075 | 28 | $147,075 | $363,850 | $100,465 |
| 2020 | $1,747,757 | $75,445 | $45,412 | $27,356 | 10 | — | $65,307 | $97,462 |
| 2019 | $1,717,724 | $88,937 | $69,157 | $46,000 | 8 | — | $76,987 | $92,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support across cultural, humanitarian, religious, and educational purposes. Among the grantees, Beit T'Shuvah describes its mission as providing psychological and spiritual healing to people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors. Hillel at UCLA describes its work as creating Jewish life, learning, and Israel-related experiences for students. Holocaust Museum LA says it teaches the lessons of the Holocaust and their relevance today, and works to build empathy and oppose antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve pediatric disease research and treatment, support for young people transitioning from foster care, heart health, cancer research, and cancer patient support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $134,696. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $15,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest were $15,000 each to Los Angeles Opera, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Stand With Us; $10,000 each to Beit T'Shuvah and Chabad of Larchmont; and $7,000 to Ipalpiti International. Other grants included $6,000 each to The Music Center and Magen David Adom, $5,200 to Hillel at UCLA, and $5,000 to American Friends of Israel Phil Orchestra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Anita Lorber is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr is led by Anita Lorber, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anita Lorber
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr
How much does Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr give each year?
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr gave $135K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 22 grants.
What is Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,989, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr that year got $3K on average.
Where does Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr give grants?
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (14 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural" (11 grants), "Humanitarian" (6 grants) and "Research" (5 grants).
Who are Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Los Angeles Opera ($15,000), Los Angeles Philharmonic ($15,000) and Stand with US ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr?
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $299K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support across cultural, humanitarian, religious, and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr?
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 Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr's EIN?
Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4299244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Arnold & Anita Lorber 1990 Charitable Tr 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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