Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 grants supported arts and cultural organizations, including performing arts institutions, and the foundation also funds Classic Arts Showcase, a free, noncommercial arts television service.
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch at a glance
In short: Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch gave $2.7M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $242K), mostly in California. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,661,000
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $241,909
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $12,479,104
- -13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7250 Franklin Ave 1401, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 878-0283
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Broad Stage ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 52 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 14% to recipients in New York. The foundation’s direct charitable activity through Classic Arts Showcase serves audiences worldwide.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) 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 $52K; repeat grants $313K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $66K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 152% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 293% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $951K (2020) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Broad Stage Santa Monica, CA | Charitable Contribution | $1,525,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $617,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $197,000 |
| George London Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $107,000 |
| The American Scandinavian Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $80,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| International Documentary Association Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Pacific Jazz Orchestra Burbank, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Deaf West Theater North Hollywood, CA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,479,104 | $3,147,189 | $5,160,720 | $2,661,000 | 11 | $4,769,688 | $2,630,228 | $1,626,998 |
| 2023 | $14,492,635 | $1,420,564 | $4,213,154 | $1,993,900 | 9 | $3,837,175 | $2,221,043 | $1,231,603 |
| 2022 | $17,285,225 | $1,608,119 | $4,301,581 | $2,257,700 | 14 | $3,955,735 | $1,908,069 | $1,671,274 |
| 2021 | $19,986,551 | $1,544,552 | $3,127,456 | $1,055,250 | 9 | $2,773,672 | $1,526,053 | $1,775,307 |
| 2020 | $21,567,169 | $2,540,924 | $3,645,790 | $950,700 | 9 | — | $2,706,243 | $1,530,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is Classic Arts Showcase: satellite broadcasts of opera, ballet, concerts, and other programming for audiences worldwide. Its website says the service was created to encourage viewers to attend live performances and build audiences for the arts.
Its 2024 grants went to arts organizations including opera, ballet, orchestral, jazz, theater, documentary, and choral organizations. The Pacific Jazz Orchestra describes its own mission as entertaining and enriching local and global communities through performance and education, including an annual concert season and summer education program. Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai says its purpose is to advance the welfare of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center through fundraising.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $2,661,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,525,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest awards included $1,525,000 to The Broad Stage, $617,000 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, $197,000 to The Metropolitan Opera, $107,000 to the George London Foundation, and $80,000 to the American Scandinavian Foundation. Other 2024 recipients included American Ballet Theatre ($50,000), International Documentary Association ($25,000), Pacific Jazz Orchestra ($25,000), Deaf West Theater ($20,000), Los Angeles Master Chorale ($10,000), and Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai ($5,000). The listed purposes were charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Rigler as president and trustee, and Joan Copeland and Melanie Robinson as trustees.
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch is led by James Rigler, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Rigler
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $205K (2024)
Joan Copeland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melanie Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $205K, to James Rigler (President/Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch
How much does Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch give each year?
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch gave $2.7M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 9 grants.
What is Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's typical grant size?
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $241,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch that year got $52K on average.
Where does Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch give grants?
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Who are Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's largest grantees?
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's largest 2024 grantees include The Broad Stage ($1,525,000), Los Angeles Philharmonic ($617,000) and The Metropolitan Opera ($197,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch?
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is Classic Arts Showcase: satellite broadcasts of opera, ballet, concerts, and other programming for audiences worldwide. Its website says the service was created to encourage viewers to attend live performances and build audiences for the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch?
The foundation 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 Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's EIN?
Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6155653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lloyd E Rigler Lawrence E Deutsch 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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