Paul Ferrante Foundation
The Paul Ferrante Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants for housing and services addressing homelessness, children’s health, cardiovascular health, hunger, and other purposes.
Paul Ferrante Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul Ferrante Foundation gave $3.6M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $214K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,635,000
- +107.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $213,824
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $56,439,851
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Paul Ferrante Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Elizabeth Kaplan as the contact. It lists no application form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth Kaplan
Mailing address: 8464 Melrose Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 841-0177
Email: elizabeth@paulferrante.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul Ferrante Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La Family Housing ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 29 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in California (60%), New York (20%), Texas (14%), and the District of Columbia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul Ferrante Foundation gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2022) to $3.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Family Housing North Hollywood, CA | Provide housing and life saving services that end homelessness | $1,250,000 |
| The New York Rotary Foundation Chester, NY | Humanitarian Program to Improve the Quality of Life | $500,000 |
| Childern's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Promotion and advancement of children's health through patient care, research, and education | $500,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Focuses on activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and other related diseases | $500,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter Los Angeles, CA | To support women and children in domestic abuse situations | $250,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Help communities feed children with no kid hungry campaign and adressing the root causes of hunger and poverty | $250,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders New York, NY | To Assist Victims of Diasters and Conflicts Worldwide. | $150,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Provide corrective surgery for childern with cleft lips and palates | $50,000 |
| John Ritter Foundation for Aortic H Los Angeles, CA | Raise awareness of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection through research, education, and advocacy | $50,000 |
| CASA Pacific - Safty Camarillo, CA | Inspires hope and nurtures mental health and well-being of children, young adults, and familits to realize their full potential | $50,000 |
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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 | $56,439,851 | $2,409,931 | $4,194,353 | $3,635,000 | 17 | $3,640,395 | $1,855,973 | $3,191,844 |
| 2023 | $58,224,273 | $35,442,056 | $2,083,045 | $1,750,000 | 10 | $1,754,846 | $1,274,006 | $1,949,888 |
| 2022 | $24,838,813 | $25,478,010 | $639,197 | $225,000 | 2 | $229,772 | $329,385 | $1,011,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul Ferrante Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on homelessness and housing, children’s health, cardiovascular disease, domestic abuse, hunger, disaster relief, cleft care, mental health, and historic preservation.
Among the grantees described in their own words, L.A. Family Housing Corporation says it helps homeless and low-income people in the Greater Los Angeles area transition out of poverty and build stability through supportive services and housing. The American Heart Association describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives. Smile Train says it works to provide people born with clefts the same life opportunities as those born without clefts. Words Alive says its programs empower learners facing circumstances such as unstable housing, poverty, foster care, or involvement with the justice system. Union Station Homeless Services says it works to end homelessness through housing solutions, supportive services, and community connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $3,635,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,250,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,250,000 to L.A. Family Housing; $500,000 each to The New York Rotary Foundation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and the American Heart Association; $250,000 each to Good Shepherd Shelter and No Kid Hungry; and $150,000 to Doctors Without Borders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Kaplan as CEO and Julie Urbanek as CFO.
Paul Ferrante Foundation is led by Elizabeth Kaplan, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Kaplan
CEO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Julie Urbanek
CFO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Paul Ferrante Foundation
How much does Paul Ferrante Foundation give each year?
Paul Ferrante Foundation gave $3.6M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 10 grants.
What is Paul Ferrante Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul Ferrante Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $213,824, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul Ferrante Foundation give grants?
Paul Ferrante Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Paul Ferrante Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Paul Ferrante Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Paul Ferrante Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul Ferrante Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include La Family Housing ($1,250,000), The New York Rotary Foundation ($500,000) and Childern's Hospital Los Angeles ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul Ferrante Foundation?
Paul Ferrante Foundation reported $56.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul Ferrante Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on homelessness and housing, children’s health, cardiovascular disease, domestic abuse, hunger, disaster relief, cleft care, mental health, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul Ferrante Foundation?
The filing lists Elizabeth Kaplan as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul Ferrante Foundation's EIN?
Paul Ferrante Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1474061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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