Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation
Historical FunderFerndale, California · EIN 94-2271250 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,157 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BERTHA RUSS LYTEL FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 893, FERNDALE CA 95536 |
| Phone | 7077869236 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | WILLIAM RUSS SCHOLARSHIP SALVATION ARMY CLARKE MEMORIAL MUSEUM NEEDY INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY YEARS, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE FERNDALE AREA CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE RESIDENTS OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Senior Resource | Ferndale, CA | Operating expenses | $303,100 |
| Ferndale Com Churchseni | Ferndale, CA | Food/Senior program | $197,610 |
| Cal State University | Chico, CA | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Our Savior's Lutheran Church | Ferndale, CA | Steeple repairs | $30,000 |
| Hospice of Humboldt | Eureka, CA | Operations | $25,000 |
| Ferndale Museum | Ferndale, CA | Operations | $25,000 |
| Cal-Poly University | San Luis Obisbo, CA | Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Ferndale Cemetery Association | Ferndale, CA | Curb and fence work | $20,000 |
| City of Ferndale | Ferndale, CA | Friends of the library | $15,115 |
| Lost Coast Camp | Petrolia, CA | Operations | $13,000 |
| Noel for Neighbors | Ferndale, CA | Holiday baskets | $13,000 |
| Rotary Club of Ferndale | Ferndale, CA | Noel for neighbors | $13,000 |
| Humboldt County Fair | Ferndale, CA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Ferndale Community Chest | Ferndale, CA | Operations | $7,500 |
| VFW | Ferndale, CA | Honor wall | $7,157 |
| Ferndale Volunteer Fire Dept | Ferndale, CA | Christmas tree maintenance | $4,500 |
| Ld O'rourke | Ferndale, CA | Housing operations | $4,000 |
| Clarke Historical Museum | Eureka, CA | Annual grant for operations | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Eureka, CA | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $754,482 | 19 |
| 2023 | $768,411 | 17 |
| 2022 | $790,201 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640449349100909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2271250
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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