The Resslergertz Foundation
The Resslergertz Foundation is a private foundation based in Sherman Oaks, California. Its 2024 filing reports 65 grants totaling $24,317,101 to charitable organizations.
The Resslergertz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Resslergertz Foundation gave $24.3M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $374K), top state California. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,317,101
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $374,109
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $38,529,673
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (23 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (35% 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 Resslergertz Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15260 Ventura Blvd 1910, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: (818) 981-2240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Resslergertz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $12.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
262 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 262 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 35% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in the District of Columbia (16%), Georgia (15%), New York (12%), and Pennsylvania (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Resslergertz Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 65 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $259K; repeat grants $437K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 166% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.7M (2019) to $24.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $24.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $2,100,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Beverly Hills, CA | Contribution | $1,503,334 |
| Emory University School Atlanta, GA | Contribution | $1,400,000 |
| Alliance for College Ready Public School Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $1,200,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Contribution | $1,050,000 |
| Atlanta Hawks Foundation Atlanta, GA | Contribution | $1,025,000 |
| Ares Charitable Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Campbell Hall Studio City, CA | Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| E4E Relief LLC Charlotte, NC | Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Eagle's Wings Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $38,529,673 | $187,572,521 | $24,722,833 | $24,317,101 | 65 | $24,332,081 | $27,227,945 | $11,713,051 |
| 2023 | $36,022,610 | $58,188,981 | $22,149,317 | $21,757,600 | 61 | $21,766,950 | $22,583,984 | $5,840,853 |
| 2022 | $35,586,296 | $12,060,157 | $17,701,816 | $17,580,266 | 54 | $17,589,616 | $12,058,507 | $4,319,121 |
| 2021 | $41,227,955 | $63,459,065 | $9,240,449 | $9,149,299 | 42 | $9,158,649 | $6,630,804 | $3,572,080 |
| 2020 | $46,835,950 | $8,684,083 | $8,864,869 | $8,774,669 | 40 | — | $5,682,433 | $2,537,159 |
| 2019 | $47,016,736 | $5,827,569 | $5,752,684 | $5,696,049 | 46 | — | $5,827,394 | $3,225,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Resslergertz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11.7M 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 activities: the Atlanta Hawks Foundation says it expands Metro Atlanta youth access to basketball and life and leadership skills; the Eagles Wings Foundation says it provides grants to community outreach programs serving underprivileged people; and E4E Relief says it helps companies and individuals respond to crises.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in civil and human rights (The Louis D. Brandeis Center), strengthening mission-driven organizations and philanthropists (The Bridgespan Group), and visual arts learning and community (Anderson Ranch Arts Center). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $24,317,101. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,100,000, with a median of $100,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,100,000 to American Jewish Committee; $1,503,334 to Los Angeles County Museum of Art; $1,400,000 to Emory University School; $1,200,000 to Alliance for College Ready Public School Foundation; and $1,050,000 to UJA Federation of New York. Other grants of $1,000,000 each went to Ares Charitable Foundation, Campbell Hall, E4E Relief LLC, Eagle’s Wings Foundation, Milken Cancer for Advancing, and Hillel International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Antony Ressler and Jami Gertz as trustees.
The Resslergertz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Antony Ressler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jami Gertz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Resslergertz Foundation
How much does The Resslergertz Foundation give each year?
The Resslergertz Foundation gave $24.3M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21.8M across 61 grants.
What is The Resslergertz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Resslergertz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $374,109, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Resslergertz Foundation that year got $259K on average.
Where does The Resslergertz Foundation give grants?
The Resslergertz Foundation's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (11 grants), Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does The Resslergertz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on The Resslergertz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (65 grants).
Who are The Resslergertz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Resslergertz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($2,100,000), Los Angeles County Museum of Art ($1,503,334) and Emory University School ($1,400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Resslergertz Foundation?
The Resslergertz Foundation reported $38.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Resslergertz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Resslergertz Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Resslergertz Foundation's EIN?
The Resslergertz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1533199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Resslergertz 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Resslergertz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-resslergertz-foundation-morg_df3fdf747b1d450882f6d66f72e8ee61
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