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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4191227

The Herb Alpert Foundation

A private foundation in Santa Monica, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 86 grants and $7.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $7,487,350

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $45,673,809

  • Tax year 2023

    $9,819,700

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $53,372,891

  • Tax year 2022

    $7,080,600

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $33,310,174

  • Tax year 2021

    $5,733,800

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $34,510,409

  • Tax year 2020

    $6,874,000

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $11,741,459

  • Tax year 2019

    $15,071,600

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $16,298,430

  • Tax year 2018

    $7,756,964

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $27,036,757

Grants paid in 2024

86 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. UCLA Foundation UCLA Herb Alpert School of MusicLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $1,300,000
  2. California Institute of ArtsValencia, CA

    Charitable

    $1,152,400
  3. The Harlem School of the ArtsNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $800,000
  4. California State Summer School FoundationSacramento, CA

    Charitable

    $424,300
  5. Good People FundMillburn, NJ

    Charitable

    $400,000
  6. Herbie Hancock Institute of JazzLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $250,000
  7. Pacific Jazz OrchestraBurbank, CA

    Charitable

    $250,000
  8. PS ArtsVenice, CA

    Charitable

    $240,000
  9. ChrysalisSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $200,000
  10. The Harmony ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $150,000
  11. LA City CollegeLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $110,000
  12. Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $100,000
  13. Fulcrum Arts FBO SappaPasadena, CA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  14. Louisiana Museum FoundationNew Orleans, LA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  15. The Jazz FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  16. Turnaround Arts CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $100,000
  17. California State University NorthridgeNorthridge, CA

    Charitable

    $80,000
  18. Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $80,000
  19. Leadercomm Global CommunityArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $75,000
  20. The Painted TurtleLake Hughes, CA

    Charitable

    $50,000
  21. UCLA Foundation Music PartnershipLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $50,000
  22. The Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    Charitable

    $40,000
  23. Venice ArtsMarina DL Rey, CA

    Charitable

    $40,000
  24. Community Partners FBO L A CommonsLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $35,000
  25. Community Partners FBO Libros Schmibros LendingLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $35,000
  26. Plaza de la RazaLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $35,000
  27. Ryman-Carroll Foundation Previously Ryman ArtsLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $35,000
  28. Scholarship Audition Performance Prepatory AcademyPasadena, CA

    Charitable

    $35,000
  29. The Ascap FoundationNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $35,000
  30. The International Trumpet GuildHattiesburg, MS

    Charitable

    $33,850
  31. La Jazz SocietyVan Nuys, CA

    Charitable

    $33,000
  32. 18th Street Arts CenterSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  33. Artworxlathe Heart ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  34. Everybody Dances LALos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  35. Kjazz Cslub ResearchLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  36. Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  37. Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  38. The Grammy Museum FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  39. The Unusual SuspectsLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $30,000
  40. California Dance InstituteSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  41. Casa 0101Los Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  42. Community Partners FBO Write GirlLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  43. Contra TiempoCulver City, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  44. Create LALos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  45. Dream A World Education IncBeverly Hills, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  46. Gerry & Franca Mulligan FoundationDarien, CT

    Charitable

    $25,000
  47. Ghetto Film SchoolNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $25,000
  48. Jazz Education NetworkWorcester, MA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  49. Music Mends Minds IncLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  50. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $25,000
  51. Pen America La Pen Center WestBeverly Hills, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  52. RediscoverLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  53. Sol-La Music AcademySanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  54. Sounds Like LASanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  55. Symphonic Jazz OrchestraCulver City, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  56. The Actors' GangCulver City, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  57. The Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  58. The World StageLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  59. Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  60. Young Storytellers FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $25,000
  61. Angel City ArtsClaremont, CA

    Charitable

    $20,000
  62. Arts for Healing & Justice NetworkLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $20,000
  63. Free Arts OrgLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $20,000
  64. Young Trumpet ScholarsLaguna Niguel, CA

    Charitable

    $16,700
  65. Arts for LAWest Covina, CA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  66. Concern FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  67. Conga KidsLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  68. New Roads High SchoolSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $15,000
  69. Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $12,100
  70. Illumination FoundationStanton, CA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  71. Latina Theater CompanyLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  72. Neo PhilanthropyNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $10,000
  73. Rehabilitation Through the ArtsPurchase, NY

    Charitable

    $10,000
  74. The Center on Philanthropy and Public PolicyLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  75. City of HopeDuarte, CA

    Charitable

    $7,500
  76. A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  77. Ballet and Beyonce NYCNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $5,000
  78. Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel ValleyMonterey Park, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  79. Fernando Pullum Arts CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  80. La GoalCulver City, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  81. Stagvets IncMilledgeville, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  82. The Wooden FloorSanta Ana, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  83. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  84. Bullies and BuddiesRedondo Beach, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  85. California Doodle RescuePleasanton, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  86. Pico Youth & Family CenterSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture22 grants $2,032,40069% of the total
  2. International aid2 grants $405,00014% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $288,85010% of the total
  4. Youth development3 grants $107,5004% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $40,0001% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $27,100<1% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $60,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California71 grants $6,193,500
  2. New York5 grants $860,000
  3. Illinois1 grant $100,000
  4. Louisiana1 grant $100,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $75,000
  6. Alabama1 grant $40,000
  7. Mississippi1 grant $33,850
  8. District of Columbia2 grants $30,000
  9. Connecticut1 grant $25,000
  10. Massachusetts1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Herb AlpertCHAIRMAN Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lani Hall AlpertVICE CHAIR. Hours 0Pay $0
  • Rona SebastianPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $625,000
  • Paul FrimmerDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ian WienerSECRETARY, CFO Hours 0Pay $0
  • Arnold SantosASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Aria Alpert AdjaniVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Eden AlpertDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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