The Michael and Rebecca Vest Founda
Invitation OnlyWoodland Hills, California · EIN 26-3816197 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$261K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seva Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General funds | $30,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | General funds | $25,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy | Los Angeles, CA | General funds | $23,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General funds | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americas, GA | General funds | $20,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | General funds | $20,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | General funds | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General funds | $10,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Santa Monica, CA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Hooves and Paws Animal Rescue | Louisa, VA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Long Beach, CA | General funds | $10,000 |
| Westside Food Bank | Santa Monica, CA | General funds | $10,000 |
| New Roads School | Santa Monica, CA | General funds | $9,500 |
| Camp | San Antonio, TX | General funds | $5,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | Malibu, CA | Npr documentary | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rancho San Pedro | Rancho Dominguez, CA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Home Boy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | Brooklyn, NY | General funds | $5,000 |
| Spy | Venice, CA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Video Project Inc | San Francisco, CA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Song Writing With Soldiers | Nashville, TN | General funds | $3,000 |
| Wild Aid Office | San Francisco, CA | General funds | $3,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | Los Angeles, CA | General funds | $2,137 |
| Garrison Institute | Garrison, NY | Acosta institute fiscal sponsor | $2,000 |
| Twiv Microbe Tv Inc | New York, NY | General funds | $2,000 |
| Restore Hope | Tulsa, OK | General funds | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,637 | 26 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $425,650 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611889349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3816197
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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