The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including sight preservation, health care, environmental protection, housing, education, and food assistance.
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation gave $261K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,637
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,025
- -16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,250
- Total assets
- $7,608,767
- +27.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5550 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite 35, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (818) 713-8060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seva Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 115 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 25% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares went to Georgia (8%), Virginia (4%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2019) to $426K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seva Foundation Berkeley, CA | General Funds | $30,000 |
| NRDC New York, NY | General Funds | $25,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy Los Angeles, CA | General Funds | $23,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | General Funds | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americas, GA | General Funds | $20,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic Venice, CA | General Funds | $20,000 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | General Funds | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Funds | $10,000 |
| Heal the Bay Santa Monica, CA | General Funds | $10,000 |
| Hooves and Paws Animal Rescue Louisa, VA | General Funds | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,608,767 | $1,920,931 | $275,269 | $260,637 | 26 | $260,637 | $480,699 | $318,474 |
| 2024 | $5,982,641 | $1,650,731 | $313,203 | $300,000 | 25 | $300,000 | $323,528 | $242,919 |
| 2023 | $4,637,950 | $1,477,487 | $437,242 | $425,650 | 23 | $425,650 | $169,150 | $172,413 |
| 2022 | $3,602,199 | $1,432,030 | $253,009 | $239,100 | 23 | $239,100 | $245,621 | $189,841 |
| 2021 | $2,425,060 | $477,552 | $161,731 | $147,850 | 18 | $147,850 | $167,274 | $122,295 |
| 2020 | $2,109,239 | $289,658 | $164,823 | $153,844 | 17 | — | $28,591 | $99,327 |
| 2019 | $1,987,107 | $421,375 | $108,554 | $97,885 | 12 | — | $159,151 | $92,484 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $318K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Seva Foundation says it partners worldwide to preserve and restore sight; Venice Family Clinic says it provides primary health care to people in need; and Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and address environmental problems. Other grantees describe work in housing, food assistance, coastal watershed protection, and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $260,637. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $7,250. The largest grants included $30,000 to Seva Foundation, $25,000 to NRDC, $23,000 to New Village Girls Academy, and $20,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund, Habitat for Humanity, and Venice Family Clinic. Other listed recipients included Project Angel Food ($15,000), Doctors Without Borders ($10,000), Heal the Bay ($10,000), Hooves and Paws Animal Rescue ($10,000), Planned Parenthood ($10,000), and Westside Food Bank ($10,000). The grants were designated for general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Vest and Rebecca Vest as trustees.
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Vest
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rebecca Vest
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation
How much does The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation give each year?
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation gave $261K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 25 grants.
What is The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,250, and its average grant was $10,025, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation give grants?
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Santa Monica, CA (3 grants) and Venice, CA (2 grants).
Does The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Seva Foundation ($30,000), NRDC ($25,000) and New Village Girls Academy ($23,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation?
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $318K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation's EIN?
The Michael and Rebecca Vest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3816197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Michael and Rebecca Vest 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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