The California State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-0429029

Emmett Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 82 grants and $3.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Nov 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,579,301

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $240,058
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,940,768

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $289,026
  • Tax year 2022

    $3,324,760

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $1,441,963
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,281,650

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $2,415,452
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,024,778

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $2,345,720
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,154,328

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $158,927
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,315,350

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $743,864
  • Tax year 2017

    $1,078,247

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $1,561,170

Grants paid in 2024

82 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Cate SchoolCarpinteria, CA

    To benefit education

    $1,138,801
  2. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To benefit education

    $1,000,000
  3. Stanford UniversityStanford, CA

    To benefit education

    $500,000
  4. The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    To protect and create parks

    $250,000
  5. One Percent for the PlanetBurlington, VT

    To support an alliance of businesses for a healthy planet

    $50,000
  6. Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA

    To conserve california's land, air and water

    $50,000
  7. Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    To benefit wildlife

    $50,000
  8. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    To preserve the land and wildlife

    $50,000
  9. Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    To benefit endeavors to protect the environment and promote environmental education

    $30,000
  10. Riviera Ridge SchoolSanta Barbara, CA

    To benefit education

    $30,000
  11. South Fork Natural History MuseumBridgehampton, NY

    To benefit endeavors to raise environmental awareness

    $25,000
  12. The Fund for the People in ParksOakland, CA

    To benefit the parks' program required by law

    $25,000
  13. RewildAustin, TX

    To benefit environment

    $25,000
  14. Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA

    To protect human health and the planet

    $25,000
  15. The University of New Hampshire FoundationDurham, NH

    To benefit education

    $25,000
  16. Conservation Lands FoundationDurango, CO

    To protect and enhance america's national park system

    $20,000
  17. Columbia Law SchoolNew York, NY

    To benefit education

    $20,000
  18. Saint John's Health Center FoundationSanta Monica, CA

    To support advance innovative medical research

    $20,000
  19. EcoamericaWashington, DC

    To move society towards climate solutions

    $20,000
  20. Green Science Policy InstituteBerkeley, CA

    To facilitate safer use of chemicals to protect human and ecological health

    $20,000
  21. AltaseaSan Pedro, CA

    To develop and scale up rapid solutions for some of the planet's most pressing challenges, such as climate change, energy supply, and global food security

    $15,000
  22. The Land Trust for Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    To protect natural resources, agricultural land, and open spaces for present and future generations

    $10,000
  23. Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CA

    To benefit education

    $10,000
  24. Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ

    To benefit wildlife

    $10,000
  25. Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteWashington, DC

    To protect tropical biodiversity

    $10,000
  26. Seventh Generation AdvisorsSanta Monica, CA

    To empower indviduals and organizations to create and adopt solutions that protect our environment

    $10,000
  27. Heal the BaySanta Monica, CA

    To benefit endeavors to prevent ocean pollution

    $5,000
  28. Island PressWashington, DC

    To benefit endeavors to protect and sustain the environment

    $5,000
  29. Los Angeles WaterkeeperLos Angeles, CA

    To support the preservation and protection of clean water

    $5,000
  30. Crossroads SchoolSanta Monica, CA

    To benefit education

    $5,000
  31. DartmouthHanover, NH

    To benefit education

    $5,000
  32. Environmental Law InstituteWashington, DC

    To protect the environment through practical law and policy solutions

    $5,000
  33. The Climate CenterSanta Rosa, CA

    To protect california's air, and water

    $5,000
  34. MareBoston, MA

    To support foster care system

    $5,000
  35. Santa Babara Cottage Hospital FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    To support health care and research

    $5,000
  36. Coalition for Clean AirLos Angeles, CA

    To protect public health, imporve air quality and prevent climate change

    $5,000
  37. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    To protect and enhance america's national park system

    $5,000
  38. Teton Science SchoolsJackson, WY

    To benefit education

    $5,000
  39. Tidelines InstituteGustavus, AK

    To benefit education

    $5,000
  40. Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA

    To protect world's ocean, waves and beaches

    $5,000
  41. Wildearth GuardiansSanta Fe, NM

    To save wildlife and wild place worldwide

    $5,000
  42. American RiversWashington, DC

    To protect wild rivers, restore damaged rivers, and conserve clean water for people and nature

    $2,500
  43. American Alpine ClubGolden, CO

    To support protecting climbing areas and public lands

    $2,500
  44. Channel Islands RestorationSanta Barbara, CA

    To support ecological restoration and environmental conservation

    $2,500
  45. Community Environmental CouncilSanta Barbara, CA

    To benefit the environment

    $2,500
  46. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital FoundationGoleta, CA

    To support exceptional health care services and research

    $2,500
  47. The Montana Land RelianceHelena, MT

    To preserve the land and wildlife of montana

    $2,500
  48. Environment California Research & Policy CenterLos Angeles, CA

    To protect air, water, and open spaces

    $2,500
  49. Coastal Ranches ConservancyGaviota, CA

    To support and promote the preservation of coastal ranches

    $2,500
  50. Goo Get Oil OutSacramento, CA

    To benefit environment

    $2,500
  51. Marine Conservation NetworkSanta Barbara, CA

    To benefit marine conservation

    $2,500
  52. National Wildlife FederationWashington, DC

    To benefit wildlife

    $2,500
  53. Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CA

    To benefit the wildlife

    $2,500
  54. Santa Cruz Island FoundationCarpinteria, CA

    To support the collection, preservation, and maintenance of archival materials

    $2,500
  55. Scholarship Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    To support santa barbara county students to and through college, graduate, and vocational school

    $2,500
  56. StorytellerSanta Barbara, CA

    To benefit early childhood education

    $2,500
  57. Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA

    To beenfit education

    $2,500
  58. Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO

    To benefit education and environment

    $2,500
  59. Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY

    To support bringing medical humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and health care exclusion

    $2,000
  60. Alisal Center for the Fine ArtsSalinas, CA

    To enhance lives through arts education and cultural enrichment

    $1,000
  61. California State Parks FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To support the preservation and enhancement of california state parks

    $1,000
  62. Climate CentralPrinceton, NJ

    To benefit climate change

    $1,000
  63. Climate RideMissoula, MT

    To benefit climate change

    $1,000
  64. Climate Action ReserveLos Angeles, CA

    To benefit climate change

    $1,000
  65. Ojai Valley SchoolOjai, CA

    To benefit education

    $1,000
  66. Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife InstGaviota, CA

    To benefit the wildlife

    $1,000
  67. Elings ParkSanta Barbara, CA

    To protect and preserve public park

    $1,000
  68. Friends of the EarthWashington, DC

    To protect the environment and create a more healthy and just world

    $1,000
  69. Galapagos ConservancyWashington, DC

    To protect and restore the galpagos islands

    $1,000
  70. Island ConservationSanta Cruz, CA

    To holistically restore islands for nature and people worldwide

    $1,000
  71. Environment AmericaDenver, CO

    To benefit environment

    $1,000
  72. Population ConnectionWashington, DC

    To support efforts to stabilize world population

    $1,000
  73. Center for Science in the Public InterestWashington, DC

    To advocate for evidence-based and community-informed policies on nutrition, food safety and health

    $1,000
  74. Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA

    To strengthen civic and cultural bonds in southern california

    $1,000
  75. St Matthew's Parish SchoolPacific Palisades, CA

    To benefit education

    $1,000
  76. Surf Happens FoundationCarpinteria, CA

    To enrich lives through ocean awareness and the sport of surfing

    $1,000
  77. Plastic Pollution CoalitionBerkeley, CA

    To benefit environment

    $1,000
  78. Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA

    To benefit education

    $1,000
  79. Fund for Investigative JournalismWashington, DC

    To support independent journalists

    $500
  80. KcluThousand Oaks, CA

    To benefit local and national public radio programming

    $500
  81. Los Angeles World Affairs CouncilLos Angeles, CA

    To support in advancing global awareness

    $500
  82. Sierra ClubOakland, CA

    To promote the preservation and restoration of california's environment

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education10 grants $2,708,30181% of the total
  2. Environment28 grants $540,00016% of the total
  3. Animals3 grants $36,0001% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $30,000<1% of the total
  5. International aid3 grants $27,500<1% of the total
  6. Arts and culture3 grants $4,500<1% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $10,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California49 grants $3,246,301
  2. New York4 grants $97,000
  3. District of Columbia12 grants $54,500
  4. Vermont1 grant $50,000
  5. Massachusetts3 grants $32,500
  6. New Hampshire2 grants $30,000
  7. Texas1 grant $25,000
  8. Colorado3 grants $23,500
  9. Alaska1 grant $5,000
  10. New Mexico1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Dan A EmmettDIRECTOR & PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Rosalind Emmett NiemanDIRECTOR, VP & ASST. SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Daniel W EmmettDIRECTOR, VP & ASST. SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Morgan W EmmettDIRECTOR, VP & SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Tyler A EmmettDIRECTOR, VP & ASST. SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Amanda WhiteCFO, TRSR, & ASST. SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0

The return

More foundations

Similar foundations

Same main cause (education), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

  1. The Caruso Family FoundationLos Angeles, CA 34 grants Accepts applications $3,671,443 giving
  2. The Morf FoundationLos Angeles, CA 13 grants Preselected only $3,690,000 giving
  3. Sarah Ketterer Family FoundationLos Angeles, CA 15 grants Preselected only $3,160,000 giving
  4. The Danhakl Family FoundationLos Angeles, CA 33 grants Preselected only $4,205,107 giving
  5. Ric & Suzanne Kayne FoundationLos Angeles, CA 44 grants Preselected only $2,883,871 giving