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THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION

THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION

Santa Monica, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4191227
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION

Santa Monica, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4191227
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Herb Alpert Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $7.5 million in grants to 152 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$7.5M

2024
Grantees funded
152
Multi-year grantees
61%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

86

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Rona Sebastian
Board Member
H
Herb Alpert
Board Member
A
Arnold Santos
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION?
No. THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION give?
THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and New Jersey. 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 THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $7.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS INC, LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION?
THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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