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Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation

Ferndale, California  ·  EIN 942271250  ·  Private foundation

Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $780K in annual giving against $12.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 138 grants for Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$780K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$12.4M
Assets (FY2020)
138
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation funds

Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, higher education, housing & homelessness, libraries & literacy.

Food & AgricultureHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ferndale Senior Resource
OPERATING EXPENSES
Ferndale, CA$303K2025
Ferndale Senior Resource
OPERATING EXPENSES
Ferndale, CA$260K2024
Ferndale Senior Resource
OPERATING EXPENSES
Ferndale, CA$248K2018

How to apply for funding from Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation

Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation

Does Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation accept grant applications?
Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation fund?
Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include Ferndale Senior Resource. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation give in grants?
Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation reported $780K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 138 grants.
Where is Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation located?
Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation is based in Ferndale, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942271250.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.