Von Der AHE Foundation
The Von Der Ahe Foundation is a private foundation based in North Hollywood, California. Its 2025 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, religious organizations, health-care providers, and service organizations.
Von Der AHE Foundation at a glance
In short: Von Der AHE Foundation gave $573K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $572,500
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,468
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,759,051
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Von Der AHE 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: 4605 Lankershim Blvd Ste 707, North Hollywood, CA 91602
Phone: (818) 980-9191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Von Der AHE Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loyola Marymount University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 140 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 2% to recipients in Colorado, and 2% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Von Der AHE Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 31 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $467K (2020) to $585K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $573K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| Cambell Hall Episcopal North Hollywood, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| CASA Teresa Orange, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Loyola High School Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Mount Saint Marys College Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Orange Catholic Foundation Garden Grove, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| St Annes Maternity Home Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| St Charles Church North Hollywood, CA | Charitable Contribution | $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 | $5,759,051 | $1,001,008 | $716,078 | $572,500 | 31 | $589,511 | $874,401 | $664,647 |
| 2024 | $5,474,121 | $906,724 | $686,878 | $563,400 | 26 | $574,756 | $796,443 | $520,077 |
| 2023 | $5,254,275 | $726,723 | $616,942 | $503,000 | 27 | $514,283 | $86,313 | $529,794 |
| 2022 | $5,144,494 | $506,081 | $716,642 | $584,500 | 27 | $600,179 | $59,695 | $523,075 |
| 2021 | $5,355,055 | $998,303 | $659,239 | $536,000 | 29 | $546,410 | $57,162 | $574,860 |
| 2020 | $5,015,991 | $663,179 | $572,174 | $467,000 | 29 | — | $72,616 | $457,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Von Der AHE Foundation reported a distributable amount of $665K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include support for schools and universities, churches, a medical center, and community and service organizations. Among the grantees, Casa Teresa describes its mission as providing temporary housing and ongoing support for pregnant women and women with newborns who are alone, along with counseling and educational programs. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation describes its mission as improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $572,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Loyola Marymount University and $40,000 to Catholic Education Foundation. Other reported grants included $25,000 each to Casa Teresa, Loyola High School, Mount Saint Mary’s College, Santa Clara University, and several other organizations, and $20,000 each to Club 21 Learning Center and St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas R. Von Der Ahe Sr. as president and Vincent M. Von Der Ahe as secretary/treasurer. Board members listed are Clyde P. Von Der Ahe MD, Frederick T. Von Der Ahe, Christopher J. Von Der Ahe, Robert G. Von Der Ahe, and Thomas R. Von Der Ahe Jr.
Von Der AHE Foundation is led by Thomas R. Von Der Ahe Sr., President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas R. Von Der Ahe Sr.
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Clyde P. Von Der Ahe MD
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederick T. Von Der Ahe
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vincent M. Von Der Ahe
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Von Der Ahe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert G. Von Der Ahe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Von Der Ahe Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Von Der Ahe (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas R. Von Der Ahe (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Von Der AHE Foundation
How much does Von Der AHE Foundation give each year?
Von Der AHE Foundation gave $573K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $563K across 26 grants.
What is Von Der AHE Foundation's typical grant size?
Von Der AHE Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,468, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Von Der AHE Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Von Der AHE Foundation give grants?
Von Der AHE Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), North Hollywood, CA (2 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Who are Von Der AHE Foundation's largest grantees?
Von Der AHE Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Loyola Marymount University ($50,000), Catholic Education Foundation ($40,000) and Cambell Hall Episcopal ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Von Der AHE Foundation?
Von Der AHE Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $590K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $665K (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 Von Der AHE Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include support for schools and universities, churches, a medical center, and community and service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Von Der AHE 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 Von Der AHE Foundation's EIN?
Von Der AHE Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6051857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Von Der AHE 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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