Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. The Rest Cottage Association, a charitable facet of The Ebell, awards grants to Los Angeles County nonprofits that help women and their children.
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage at a glance
In short: Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage gave $159K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,000
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,357
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $3,432,602
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists a letter describing services provided and needs as the application material, and says there are no deadlines. Its stated restrictions are grants to medical, “humanity,” and religious organizations serving people in need in the Los Angeles area.
- Contact
Application contact: The Ebell Rest Cottage Association
Mailing address: 743 South Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone: (323) 931-1277
Website: https://www.ebellofla.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage
Who Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women a ($15K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Rest Cottage Association says it supports organizations serving women and their minor children in Los Angeles County. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $172K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women a Los Angeles, CA | To Support General Operations. | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Support General Operations. | $15,000 |
| Home Again Los Angeles Burbank, CA | To Support General Operations. | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice Los Angeles, CA | To Support General Operations. | $15,000 |
| St Anne's Family Services Los Angeles, CA | To Support General Operations. | $15,000 |
| Ready to Launch Los Angeles, CA | To Support General Operations. | $12,000 |
| Treasures Ministries Sherman Oaks, CA | To Support General Operations. | $12,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center Los Angeles, CA | To Support General Operations. | $10,000 |
| Harvest Home Inc Santa Monica, CA | To Support General Operations. | $10,000 |
| The Fid Group DBA Friends in Deed Pasadena, CA | To Support General Operations. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,432,602 | $181,131 | $211,109 | $159,000 | 14 | $172,261 | $133,564 | $164,890 |
| 2024 | $3,298,057 | $133,235 | $203,419 | $157,000 | 14 | $165,800 | $81,134 | $159,857 |
| 2023 | $3,248,153 | $119,023 | $210,192 | $161,000 | 12 | $161,000 | $84,997 | $151,941 |
| 2022 | $3,184,584 | $253,222 | $205,136 | $172,000 | 17 | $175,600 | $220,358 | $177,737 |
| 2021 | $3,801,226 | $154,914 | $208,546 | $160,000 | 15 | — | $121,594 | $172,495 |
| 2020 | $3,225,506 | $147,245 | $152,817 | $110,000 | 11 | — | $114,931 | $160,309 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Rest Cottage Association’s stated mission is to support organizations offering compassionate services and financial assistance to women and their minor children in Los Angeles County. The foundation’s 2023 filing says its grants are provided to medical, “humanity,” and religious organizations serving people in need in the Los Angeles area.
Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions address survivor justice, homelessness, and support for women. For example, the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice says it secures justice for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Home Again Los Angeles says it helps families experiencing homelessness transition to permanent housing and employment. Treasures Ministries describes its mission as supporting women in the sex industry and victims of sex trafficking.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $159,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median of $11,000. The largest awards included $15,000 each to Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women, Jewish Family Services Los Angeles, Home Again Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice, and St. Anne’s Family Services. The filing listed general operations as the purpose for these grants.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists a letter describing services provided and needs as the application material, with no deadline stated. The filing identifies the contact for applications as the Rest Cottage Association. The association’s website currently says applications are closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julie Barkan as chair; Joyce Davidson as vice-chair; Frances Varga as secretary; and Karalee Balue as treasurer. Directors at large are Janice Lee Braly, Anne Court, Laurie Schechter, Paulinda Schimmel, and Arden Teplow.
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage is led by Julie Barkan, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Barkan
Chair
Assistant Director → President, 2023
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arden Teplow
Director at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Court
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Lee Braly
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Schechter
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paulinda Schimmel
Director at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Davidson
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karalee Balue
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Varga
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Barbara Bruner (2021–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Elaine Lubkin (2021–2023) — Director at Large
- Former: Stephanie Kaiser (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Fran Varga (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Cheryl Finley (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kay Balue (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Cici Sears (2021–2022) — Director at Large
- Former: Patricia Lombard (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Randi Jones (2020) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage
How much does Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage give each year?
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage gave $159K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $157K across 14 grants.
What is Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage's typical grant size?
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $11,357, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage that year got $12K on average.
Where does Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage give grants?
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (2 grants).
Does Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage's largest grantees?
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women a ($15,000), Jewish Family Services Los Angeles ($15,000) and Home Again Los Angeles ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage?
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage fund?
The Rest Cottage Association’s stated mission is to support organizations offering compassionate services and financial assistance to women and their minor children in Los Angeles County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage?
The 2023 filing lists a letter describing services provided and needs as the application material, and says there are no deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage's EIN?
Ebell of Los Angeles Rest Cottage's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6102928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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