The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510
The Bridges Larson Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants for education and scholarships, including support for universities and organizations connected to film and the entertainment industry.
The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 at a glance
In short: The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 gave $982K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $98K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $982,431
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $98,243
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $115,000
- Total assets
- $10,363,558
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 N Roxbury Drive Suite 600, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Film Institute Inc ($154K). Together the top 8 received $787K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($195,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 27 grants of 41 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in California received 57% of grant dollars, those in New York received 15%, those in Arizona received 15%, and those in Arkansas received 13%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $599K (2020) to $982K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $982K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $195,000 |
| American Film Institute Inc Los Angeles, CA | Education/Scholarship | $154,431 |
| Columbia University School of the Arts New York, NY | Education/Scholarship | $150,000 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Education/Scholarship | $143,000 |
| University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | Education/Scholarship | $130,000 |
| UCLA School of Theater Film and Television Pasadena, CA | Education/Scholarship | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts Los Angeles, CA | Education/Scholarship | $60,000 |
| Women in Film Los Angeles, CA | Education/Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Inevitable Foundation West Hollywood, CA | Education/Scholarship | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,363,558 | $1,033,437 | $1,172,843 | $982,431 | 10 | $1,056,931 | $957,794 | $848,741 |
| 2024 | $10,503,176 | $2,196,321 | $1,023,805 | $875,722 | 9 | $946,578 | $2,124,553 | $797,863 |
| 2023 | $9,333,016 | $428,838 | $922,671 | $790,000 | 8 | $855,743 | $360,476 | $720,118 |
| 2022 | $9,820,889 | $314,847 | $916,552 | $781,000 | 8 | $808,203 | $328,168 | $729,535 |
| 2021 | $10,424,080 | $1,605,368 | $758,687 | $643,000 | 6 | $670,882 | $1,519,451 | $809,274 |
| 2020 | $9,576,697 | $280,146 | $729,834 | $598,730 | 6 | — | $281,422 | $680,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 reported a distributable amount of $849K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported for education and scholarships. Recipients included educational institutions and arts-related organizations. The American Film Institute describes its mission as providing leadership in screen education and recognizing and celebrating excellence in film, television, and digital media. Women in Film describes its mission as promoting equal rights for women in the entertainment industry and serving as a repository of information on qualified women in that industry. Grand Canyon University describes itself as a Christ-centered university focused on academic excellence and serving others.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $982,431. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $160,000, with a median of $115,000. All listed grants were for education and scholarships. Among the recipients were an individual recipient in California ($160,000), the American Film Institute ($154,431), Columbia University School of the Arts ($150,000), Grand Canyon University ($143,000), the University of Central Arkansas ($130,000), and UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television ($100,000). Other listed grants included $60,000 to the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, $35,000 to an individual recipient, and $25,000 each to Women in Film and the Inevitable Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
City National Bank was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510's only listed officer is City National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
City National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $148K (2025)
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 $148K, to City National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510
How much does The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 give each year?
The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 gave $982K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $876K across 9 grants.
What is The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510's typical grant size?
The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510's median grant in 2025 was $115,000, and its average grant was $98,243, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 give grants?
The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Arizona (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education/Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510's largest grantees?
The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510's largest 2025 grantees include American Film Institute Inc ($154,431), Columbia University School of the Arts ($150,000) and Grand Canyon University ($143,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($195,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510?
The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $849K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported for education and scholarships. Recipients included educational institutions and arts-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510's EIN?
The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4422320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
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