The Ressler Family Foundation
The Ressler Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including universities, schools, health and human-services organizations, and organizations addressing social and humanitarian needs.
The Ressler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ressler Family Foundation gave $4.3M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $160K), mostly in Rhode Island. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,321,227
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $160,045
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $43,365,756
- -9.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (12 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (75% 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 Ressler 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: 4700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (323) 860-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ressler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown University ($3.3M). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 115 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 19% to recipients in California. Smaller shares went to recipients in New York (2%), Washington, D.C. (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ressler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 27 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $278K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1948% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 201% 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 $211K (2021) to $10.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Support | $3,250,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School Studio City, CA | General Support | $350,000 |
| UCLA Los Angeles, CA | Support Melanoma Cancer Research | $217,500 |
| BABY2BABY Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $40,000 |
| CASA Cornelia Law Center San Diego, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| City Harvest Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Glendale, CA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,365,756 | $7,819,099 | $5,607,172 | $4,321,227 | 27 | $4,321,227 | $6,759,200 | $2,147,324 |
| 2023 | $48,000,837 | $8,593,217 | $5,466,189 | $4,250,600 | 24 | $4,250,600 | $7,441,525 | $2,173,682 |
| 2022 | $44,661,162 | $13,489,327 | $11,028,120 | $10,200,830 | 34 | $10,200,830 | $12,659,778 | $2,535,053 |
| 2021 | $65,535,556 | $2,062,339 | $853,706 | $211,000 | 8 | $211,000 | $1,436,057 | $2,826,749 |
| 2020 | $50,168,008 | $8,925,528 | $7,210,750 | $6,844,174 | 22 | — | $1,222,962 | $2,451,163 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ressler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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 include support for higher education and schools, melanoma cancer research, and organizations working in areas such as children’s basic needs, reproductive health care, social justice, crisis response, food access, and cancer research.
These descriptions reflect grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s own: Baby2Baby says it provides children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and other necessities. Liberty Hill Foundation describes its work as advancing social justice through grants, leadership training, and campaigns. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Stand Up To Cancer says it raises awareness and funds research to detect and treat cancers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $4,321,227. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,250,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $3,250,000 to Brown University for general support, $350,000 to Harvard Westlake School for general support, and $217,500 to UCLA for melanoma cancer research. Other grants included $100,000 to Baby2Baby and $50,000 to Liberty Hill Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison Ressler and Richard Ressler as trustees.
The Ressler Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Ressler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ressler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Ressler Family Foundation
How much does The Ressler Family Foundation give each year?
The Ressler Family Foundation gave $4.3M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.3M across 24 grants.
What is The Ressler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ressler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $160,045, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ressler Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Ressler Family Foundation give grants?
The Ressler Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Ressler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Ressler Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ressler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ressler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brown University ($3,250,000), Harvard Westlake School ($350,000) and UCLA ($217,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ressler Family Foundation?
The Ressler Family Foundation reported $43.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ressler Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ressler 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 The Ressler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ressler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6979496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ressler 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ressler Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ressler-family-foundation-morg_a2142ea12c0a438e879f489049bf2d3f
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