Robert L Lippert Foundation

ALAMEDA, CA EIN: 94-3108580

The Robert L Lippert Foundation is a private foundation based in Alameda, California, established in 1990 in honor of Robert L. Lippert, a prominent film producer and cinema chain owner. The foundation supports educational initiatives and community causes, with a particular focus on providing scholarships and grants to deserving students and organizations in California.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

-18.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$355K

+39.4% YoY

Grant Count

-40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

+132.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary focus areas include:

Education: Educational scholarships and support for worthy students
Arts, Culture & Humanities: Reflecting the legacy of Robert L. Lippert's involvement in film production
Philanthropy and Grantmaking: Supporting nonprofit organizations and community initiatives

The foundation assists students who exemplify high levels of scholarship, leadership, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Grantmaking

No specific application procedures are detailed in available sources.

Grant Range

reported at approximately $59

Average Grant

reported at approximately $59

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations and individuals in California, with documented presence and funding activity in:

Alameda
Hayward
Los Angeles
Oakland
San Leandro
Ross

The foundation also has connections to Washington, D.C.

Grant Distribution by State

California $784K (94%)

District of Columbia $50K (6%)

States

California District of Columbia

Cities

AlamedaHaywardLos AngelesOaklandRossSan LeandroSan LorenzoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $1,096,947 to $1,344,118 (figures vary by reporting date)
Total Annual Giving: $255,000 to $355,000
Annual Revenue: $63,925
Annual Expenses: $272,597
Asset Growth: 2.6% increase from previous year

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,096,947	$1,344,118	$1,547,905
Revenue	$122,403	$63,925	$63,937
Expenses	$375,293	$272,597	$93,174
Qualifying Distributions	$355,000	$254,750	$72,500
Net Investment Income	$102,110	$46,632	$43,263
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 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

67 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alameda Boys Girls Club Foundation ($250,000), Rhythmix Cultural Works ($25,000), Ivan Lopez Herrera ($8,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
IVAN LOPEZ HERRERA ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
ISABELLA EDENS ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
MEHMET HAZIRBABA ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
CHRISTIAN CHIU ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
MONIQUE MILAN LAU ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
KOSI AMUZIE ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
ELLA HECKMAN ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
VANESSA VOONG ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000
ALAMEDA BOYS GIRLS CLUB FOUNDATION ALAMEDA, CA	DONATION	$250,000
SESINA HAILE ALAMEDA, CA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by a board of directors, all serving without compensation:

Richard H. Sherratt - President
Edward W. Withrow Jr. - Director
Rick V. McKinley - Secretary
Tom Sullivan - Treasurer
James A. Stonehouse - Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
EDWARD W WITHROW JR	Director	—	—
RICK V MCKINLEY	Secretary	—	—
TOM SULLIVAN	Treasurer	—	—
RICHARD H SHERRATT	President	—	—
KRISTIN THORSON	Trustee	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2022

In June 2022, the foundation awarded a $5,000 college scholarship to Benjamin Wilson-Ripsom, a salutatorian graduate of Encinal High School and alumnus of College of Alameda. Wilson-Ripsom had earned three Associate degrees before his high school graduation through dual enrollment, and was recognized for his involvement in extracurricular activities including DECA and varsity track.

COA \u201821 Salutatorian Graduates from High School, Earns Robert L. Lippert\

The foundation's annual banquet in April serves as a venue for announcing scholarship awards to deserving local students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert L Lippert Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary focus areas include: • **Education**: Educational scholarships and support for worthy students • **Arts, Culture & Humanities**: Reflecting the legacy of Robert L. Lippert's involvement in film production • **Philanthropy and Grantmaking**: Supporting nonprofit organizations and community initiatives The foundation assists students who exemplify high levels of scholarship, leadership, and participation in extracurricular activities.

How do I apply for a grant from Robert L Lippert Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $1,750 to $250,000 • Average grant size reported at approximately $59 • Recent scholarship awards documented at $5,000 **Recent Activity:** • 20 grants awarded in 2024 • Total grants awarded in 2024: $255,000 • Open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded **Application Process:** No specific application procedures are detailed in available sources.

Where does Robert L Lippert Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and individuals in California, with documented presence and funding activity in: • Alameda • Hayward • Los Angeles • Oakland • San Leandro • Ross The foundation also has connections to Washington, D.C.