Ernest Prete Jr Foundation
The Ernest Prete Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California. Its 2025 grants supported California organizations working in education, housing, health care, and community programs.
Ernest Prete Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Ernest Prete Jr Foundation gave $189K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $189,450
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,223
- -52.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,656,882
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 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 Ernest Prete Jr Foundation
- 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: 16530 Ventura Blvd 306, Encino, CA 91436
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ernest Prete Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cal Poly Pomona - K12 Partnership ($105K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 37 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ernest Prete Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 9% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $189K (2025) to $224K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $189K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Pomona - K12 Partnership Pomona, CA | Fellows for K-12 Partnership Fund/Education | $105,000 |
| Hope of the Valley Mission Hills, CA | Free Housing for Homeless | $30,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Studios Foundatio Topanga, CA | Partner with school to create environments where students are safe,supported, chalenged and healthy | $11,950 |
| Los Angeles House of Ruth Los Angeles, CA | Home for Mothers/Cildren Seeking to Rebuild Lives | $10,000 |
| Cal Poly Pomona - Biotrek Maintenan Pomona, CA | Bio Trek Equipmentmaintenance | $10,000 |
| Learning with a Difference Encino, CA | Scientific Education for Children W/ Learning Disability | $5,000 |
| Alapio Encino, CA | Free Surgeries & Medical Clinic | $5,000 |
| Creative Visions Malibu, CA | Project: Canvasing the World | $5,000 |
| Sahaas for Cause Cerritos, CA | Help Community Prosper Through Educational Events | $5,000 |
| City of Santa Paula Ventura, CA | Kids Celebration for Christmas | $1,500 |
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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 | $5,656,882 | $395,509 | $356,968 | $189,450 | 11 | $280,881 | $319,423 | $275,662 |
| 2024 | $5,618,322 | $193,976 | $388,877 | $216,038 | 6 | $297,238 | $102,737 | $277,576 |
| 2023 | $5,813,210 | $70,348 | $390,208 | $217,000 | 6 | $303,430 | $125,959 | $297,091 |
| 2022 | $6,133,083 | $184,384 | $397,907 | $216,503 | 6 | $299,161 | $85,032 | $303,727 |
| 2021 | $6,346,612 | $578,227 | $401,168 | $215,003 | 8 | — | $476,819 | $301,570 |
| 2020 | $6,168,063 | $291,219 | $373,662 | $224,415 | 6 | — | $230,954 | $301,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernest Prete Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $276K 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 foundation’s 2025 grants included support for education programs, housing for people experiencing homelessness, medical services, and community activities. Among its grantees, Los Angeles House of Ruth describes its mission as providing housing and a safe environment for homeless and battered women and their children. Learning With a Difference describes itself as a college preparatory school for students with distinct learning styles. Creative Visions says it works to help at-risk youth and adults make healthy choices and become productive citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $189,450. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $105,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grant was $105,000 to Cal Poly Pomona – K12 Partnership for a fellows program; other notable grants included $30,000 to Hope of the Valley for free housing for homeless people, $11,950 to Youth Empowerment Studios Foundation for a school partnership, and $10,000 each to Los Angeles House of Ruth and Cal Poly Pomona – BioTrek Maintenance. Learning With a Difference, Creative Visions, and several other organizations each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mohammad J Virani and Rebecca Natalia as directors.
Ernest Prete Jr Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mohammad J. Virani
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $77K (2025)
Rebecca Natalia
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leon Small (2020–2024) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $77K, to Mohammad J Virani (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ernest Prete Jr Foundation
How much does Ernest Prete Jr Foundation give each year?
Ernest Prete Jr Foundation gave $189K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $216K across 6 grants.
What is Ernest Prete Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
Ernest Prete Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,223, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ernest Prete Jr Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Ernest Prete Jr Foundation give grants?
Ernest Prete Jr Foundation 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 Pomona, CA (2 grants) and Encino, CA (2 grants).
Does Ernest Prete Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Ernest Prete Jr Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ernest Prete Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
Ernest Prete Jr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cal Poly Pomona - K12 Partnership ($105,000), Hope of the Valley ($30,000) and Youth Empowerment Studios Foundatio ($11,950), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest Prete Jr Foundation?
Ernest Prete Jr Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $281K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ernest Prete Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants included support for education programs, housing for people experiencing homelessness, medical services, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ernest Prete Jr Foundation?
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 Ernest Prete Jr Foundation's EIN?
Ernest Prete Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4333283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ernest Prete Jr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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