Bar-El Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $12K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
+25.0% YoY
Grant Count
15
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+25.0% YoY
About Bar-El Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bar-El Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Bar-El Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $247,472 | $220,949 |
| Revenue | $582 | $4,517 | $23,774 |
| Expenses | $21,591 | $15,125 | $15,322 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,712 | — | $15,073 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,539 | $11,312 | $10,265 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Adat Shalom ($6,254), New Israel Fund ($3,000), Dror Yisrael ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adat Shalom Los Angeles, CA | Education | $6,254 |
| Berkeley Hillel Berkeley, CA | Education | $500 |
| Berkeley Student Co-op Berkeley, CA | Student social services | $500 |
| CASA Monterey Park, CA | Youth Advocacy | $250 |
| CLUE Los Angeles, CA | Immigrant advocacy | $1,000 |
| Dror Yisrael New York, NY | Youth educational projects | $2,000 |
| Hand in Hand Portland, OR | Youth education projects | $1,000 |
| HDF Monrovia, CA | Youth educational projects | $1,500 |
| Immigrant defenders law center Los Angeles, CA | Immigration advocacy | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Los Angeles, CA | Services to families in need | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LENORE LAMBERT | Secretary | — | — |
| ELIZABETH R BAR-EL | Chief Executive Office | — | — |
| BARRY BAR-EL | Chief Financial Office | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bar-El Family Foundation?
Bar-El Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bar-El Family Foundation operate?
Bar-El Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maine, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Bar-El Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Bar-El Family Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bar-El Family Foundation's EIN?
Bar-El Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2661937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Bar-El Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Gochnauer Family Foundation
CORONA DEL MAR, CA
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
39
Total Given
$313K
Cottage Health
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Assets
$172.1M
Grants
6
Total Given
$179K
International Right of Way Association
GARDENA, CA
Assets
$5.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$9K
Quince Interfaith Housing Corporation
LEMON GROVE, CA
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
William & Lillian Schwartz Charitable Foundation
LA JOLLA, CA
Assets
$325K
Grants
1
Total Given
$3K
Covia Foundation
GLENDALE, CA
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$4.8M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Bar-El Family Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Bar-El Family Foundation to a real strategy.