BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION
Ferndale, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-2271250
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $754.5K across 33 grantees, primarily focusing on supporting various foundations. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FERNDALE MUSEUM INC
FERNDALE, CA
$338K
4%
HOSPICE OF HUMBOLDT INC
Eureka, CA
$200K
2%
FERNDALE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
Ferndale, CA
$170K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION?
Yes. BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION give?
BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California and Montana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $754 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FERNDALE MUSEUM INC, HOSPICE OF HUMBOLDT INC, and FERNDALE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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