SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including assistance for people experiencing homelessness, Jewish education and community services, health, emergency response, education, and the arts.
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation gave $347K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 51% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $346,685
- +224.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +67.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,376
- +93.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $30,399
- -76.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (24 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (79% 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 SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation
- 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: 9744 Wilshire Blvd Suite 440, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 651-9090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JFLA ($50K). Together the top 10 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 106 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 12% to Massachusetts, and 10% to New York. These reported state shares total more than 100%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 47 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 $107K (2023) to $347K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JFLA Los Angeles, CA | Support Loans for Individuals in Need. | $50,000 |
| The People Concern Los Angeles, CA | Assistance and Support for Thehomeless. | $47,000 |
| American Jewish University Los Angeles, CA | Support of Jewish Education | $40,000 |
| Voice Health Institute Boston, MA | Support of Voice Related Health Issues. | $40,000 |
| The Wallis Beverly Hills, CA | Support of a Community Arts Programs. | $27,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Emergency Dept Expansion Los Angeles, CA | Support of Additional Emergency Room Facilities. | $15,000 |
| Concern Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support of Cancer Research | $13,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Support of Israel's Emergency Response. | $12,000 |
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | Support of the Jewish Community. | $11,000 |
| UCLA Foundation - Financial Aid and Scholarships Los Angeles, CA | Support and Financial Assistance of Education Costs. | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,399 | $250,000 | $349,469 | $346,685 | 47 | $346,685 | $4,152 |
| 2023 | $129,868 | — | $109,437 | $106,912 | 28 | $106,912 | $9,787 |
| 2022 | $239,305 | $350,000 | $110,695 | $110,695 | 31 | $110,695 | $5,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 individuals in need, homelessness services, Jewish education, voice-related health issues, cancer research, emergency response, education costs, and community arts.
The supported organizations describe a range of work. The People Concern says it addresses homelessness, poverty, mental and physical illness, abuse, and addiction. Voice Health Institute describes its work as advancing care, awareness, education, and research for voice and airway disorders. American Jewish University says it advances Jewish learning and community through scholarship, teaching, conversation, and outreach. Concern Foundation says it distributes research grants to fund cancer research, while American Friends of Magen David Adom supports Magen David Adom’s lifesaving efforts in Israel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $346,685. Grants ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to JFLA for loans for individuals in need; $47,000 to The People Concern for assistance and support for people experiencing homelessness; $40,000 each to American Jewish University for Jewish education and Voice Health Institute for voice-related health issues; and $27,000 to The Wallis for community arts programs.
Other larger grants included $15,000 to Cedars Sinai Emergency Dept Expansion for additional emergency room facilities, $13,000 to Concern Foundation for cancer research, $12,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom for Israel’s emergency response, and $11,000 each to The Jewish Federation and the UCLA Foundation’s Financial Aid and Scholarships program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Murray Pepper as President/Director, James Caskey as Director/Treasurer, and Karen Krasney as Director/Secretary.
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation is led by Murray Pepper, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Murray Pepper
President & Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Caskey
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Krasney
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation
How much does SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation give each year?
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation gave $347K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 28 grants.
What is SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,376, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation give grants?
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (27 grants), New York, NY (10 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (5 grants).
Does SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include JFLA ($50,000), The People Concern ($47,000) and American Jewish University ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation?
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for individuals in need, homelessness services, Jewish education, voice-related health issues, cancer research, emergency response, education costs, and community arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation?
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 SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation's EIN?
SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3815463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does SF & RL Pepper Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sf-and-rl-pepper-family-foundation-morg_442db1abb6fe4177ac15736ab8d18894
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