Von Der Ahe Foundation
Von Der Ahe Foundation is a private, family-based grantmaking foundation incorporated in California in 1951. Based in North Hollywood, California, the foundation holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and has been operating since receiving its IRS ruling in 1953. The foundation operates as a non-operating foundation that makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Key facts about Von Der Ahe Foundation
- EIN
- 95-6051857
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $563,400
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- Average grant
- $21,669
- Median grant
- $16,700
- Total assets
- $5,474,121
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Von Der Ahe Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Von Der Ahe Foundation's 26 itemized 2024 grants were California (85%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants) and North Hollywood, CA (2 grants). None of its 26 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Contribution" (26 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$563K
+12.0% YoY
Grant Count
26
-3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+16.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Von Der Ahe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $520K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving promotes scientific and charitable causes with particular emphasis on:
- Roman Catholic religious institutions
- Health and welfare services
- Higher and secondary education
- Community foundation support
Grantmaking
The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. No open application process is indicated in available records.
Grant Range
$15,000
Average Grant
$19,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grantmaking is concentrated primarily in California, with some activity in Missouri and the District of Columbia. These three states account for 99% of all grants. The foundation's funding reaches organizations across 4 states total.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5.25 million
- Annual Revenue: $726,723
- Annual Expenses: $616,942
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Assets:
- Total Assets reported at $5.5 million in other recent filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,474,121 | $5,254,275 | $5,144,494 |
| Revenue | $906,724 | $726,723 | $506,081 |
| Expenses | $686,878 | $616,942 | $716,642 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $574,756 | $514,283 | $600,179 |
| Net Investment Income | $796,443 | $86,313 | $59,695 |
| Distributable Amount | $520,077 | $529,794 | $523,075 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Greater Horizons - Vda Foundation ($75,000), Loyola Marymount University ($50,000), Catholic Education Foundation ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREATER HORIZONS - VDA FOUNDATION KANSAS CITY, MO | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $75,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS R VON DER AHE SR | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| VINCENT M VON DER AHE | SECRETARY / TREASURER | — | — |
| CLYDE P VON DER AHE MD | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| FREDERICK T VON DER AHE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J VON DER AHE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| ROBERT G VON DER AHE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| THOMAS R VON DER AHE JR | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 4605 Lankershim Blvd, Suite 707, North Hollywood, CA 91602-1878
- Telephone: (818) 980-9191
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Von Der Ahe Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving promotes scientific and charitable causes with particular emphasis on: • Roman Catholic religious institutions • Health and welfare services • Higher and secondary education • Community foundation support
How do I apply for a grant from Von Der Ahe Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: 112 grants totaling $2.2 million (based on available records from 2016-2023) • Median grant size: $15,000 • Average grant size: $19,000 • Individual grant range: $3,000 to $82,000 • Number of unique organizations supported: 31 **Recent Giving Trends:** • 2020: $467,000 in annual giving • 2022: $1.2 million in annual giving • 2023: $503,000 in total giving **Application Process:** The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.…
Where does Von Der Ahe Foundation make grants?
Grantmaking is concentrated primarily in California, with some activity in Missouri and the District of Columbia. These three states account for 99% of all grants. The foundation's funding reaches organizations across 4 states total.
What size grants does Von Der Ahe Foundation award?
In 2024, Von Der Ahe Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $563K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Von Der Ahe Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Von Der Ahe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $520K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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