Paul Ferrante Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 88-1474061 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $500,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELIZABETH KAPLAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 8464 MELROSE PL, LOS ANGELES CA 90069 |
| Phone | 3108410177 |
| ELIZABETH@PAULFERRANTE.COM | |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Rotary Foundation | Chester, NY | Humanitarian program to improve the quality of life | $500,000 |
| Childern's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Promotion and advancement of children's health through patient care, research, and education | $500,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Focuses on activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and other related diseases | $500,000 |
| Good Shepherd Shelter | Los Angeles, CA | To support women and children in domestic abuse situations | $250,000 |
| John Ritter Foundation for Aortic H | Los Angeles, CA | Raise awareness of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection through research, education, and advocacy | $50,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Pasadena, CA | Helping individuals and families rebuild their lives and end homelessness | $10,000 |
| Chaminade College Preparatory | Chatsworth, CA | Help students at chaminade college preparatory attend college. | $10,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($1,815,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,635,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,750,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521899349100012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1474061
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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