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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$191K
+34.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$260K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$260K
About Ebell Friends
Based on IRS filings
Ebell Friends is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $191K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $260K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $190,887 | $141,791 | $88,470 |
| Revenue | $319,618 | $54,595 | $25,048 |
| Expenses | $270,597 | $1,274 | $89,220 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ebell of Los Angeles ($259,675).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EBELL OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EBELL'S HISTORIC CLUBHOUSE, GROUNDS, COLLECTIONS, AND THE WILSHIRE EBELL THEATRE. | $259,675 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES VARGA | CHAIR | 12 | — |
| KARALEE BALUE | TREASURER | 8 | — |
| LORRAINE SPECTOR | SECRETARY | 8 | — |
| JANICE LEE BRALY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PATRICIA LOMBARD | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CHRISTY MCAVOY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DENISE PARGA | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| LAURIE SCHECHTER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| HILLARY STEVENS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ebell Friends?
Ebell Friends is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $191K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ebell Friends?
As of 2024, Ebell Friends holds $191K in total assets with $320K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $260K in 2024.
Where does Ebell Friends operate?
Ebell Friends has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Ebell Friends award?
In 2024, Ebell Friends awarded 1 grants totaling $260K — an average of about $260K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ebell Friends's EIN?
Ebell Friends's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3447161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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