The Herbert & Elaine Kendall
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $145,000 to charitable and educational recipients, with most grant dollars going to organizations in California.
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall at a glance
In short: The Herbert & Elaine Kendall gave $145K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- -98.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,063
- -98.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,350,968
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 The Herbert & Elaine Kendall
- 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: 10100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1725, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 272-7900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Herbert & Elaine Kendall funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Arts Music Association (Cama) ($20K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 116 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Connecticut, and 3% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Herbert & Elaine Kendall open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 312% 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 $145K (2024) to $8.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Arts Music Association (Cama) Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Broad Stage Santa Monica, CA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Grand Opera Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Unity Shoppe Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | Educational | $10,000 |
| Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,350,968 | $290,582 | $182,403 | $145,000 | 16 | $162,966 | $133,826 | $52,204 |
| 2023 | $5,242,789 | $516,395 | $8,690,552 | $8,661,420 | 18 | $8,679,871 | $363,722 | $318,621 |
| 2022 | $13,078,574 | $534,854 | $532,343 | $477,750 | 32 | $489,574 | $351,585 | $465,393 |
| 2021 | $13,076,063 | $470,012 | $481,456 | $440,000 | 23 | $458,656 | $446,577 | $475,252 |
| 2020 | $13,087,507 | $383,477 | $497,842 | $473,000 | 27 | — | $375,913 | $467,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herbert & Elaine Kendall reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 grantees describe a range of work: Unity Shoppe says it provides essentials and job training to residents affected by poverty, disaster, or health crises; the Santa Barbara Museum of Art says its mission is to integrate art into people’s lives; and the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation says it educates and advocates for a just and peaceful world free of nuclear weapons.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in human rights, education, and the performing arts. Human Rights Watch says it investigates abuses and advocates for rights and justice worldwide. Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education, while State Street Ballet says it educates and inspires audiences through classes and performances.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $145,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $20,000 each to Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) and The Broad Stage. Other listed recipients included Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, Human Rights Watch, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Santa Barbara Grand Opera, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Unity Shoppe, and Wesleyan University, each receiving $10,000. The 2024 grants also included $5,000 to State Street Ballet and Music Academy of the West.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Kendall as president/treasurer and Nancy Kendall McCabe as secretary.
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall is led by Richard Kendall, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Kendall
President & Treasurer
Director → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Kendall McCabe
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Herbert J. Kendall (2020–2022) — Former President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Herbert & Elaine Kendall
How much does The Herbert & Elaine Kendall give each year?
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall gave $145K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.7M across 18 grants.
What is The Herbert & Elaine Kendall's typical grant size?
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,063, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Herbert & Elaine Kendall that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Herbert & Elaine Kendall give grants?
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (11 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Herbert & Elaine Kendall give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Herbert & Elaine Kendall's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Herbert & Elaine Kendall's largest grantees?
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall's largest 2024 grantees include Community Arts Music Association (Cama) ($20,000), The Broad Stage ($20,000) and Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Herbert & Elaine Kendall?
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Herbert & Elaine Kendall fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Herbert & Elaine Kendall?
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 Herbert & Elaine Kendall's EIN?
The Herbert & Elaine Kendall's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4077657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Herbert & Elaine Kendall 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.
Data update history
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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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