Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 94-2271250

Foundation Overview

Based in Ferndale, CA, Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation has awarded 238 grants totaling $8,824,328 to organizations in California and Washington. Individual grants range from $400 to $303,100, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,824,328
Total Assets
$19,775,738
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$13,000
% Median Grant Decline
-28% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

6 of 19 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

100% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Ferndale (50%), Eureka (16%), Fortuna (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+9%

Stable funding levels with 9% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (77%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Cal State University $40,000 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2024
Cal-poly University $22,500 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2024
Clarke Historical Museum $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Annual Grant For Operations 2024
Ferndale Com Churchseni $197,610 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2024
Ferndale Community Chest $7,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2024
Ferndale Senior Resource $303,100 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2024
Hospice Of Humboldt $25,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2024
Humboldt County Fair $10,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2024
Lost Coast Camp $13,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2024
Salvation Army $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2024
City Of Ferndale $15,115 Ferndale, CA, US Friends Of The Library 2024
Ferndale Cemetery Association $20,000 Ferndale, CA, US Curb And Fence Work 2024
Noel For Neighbors $13,000 Ferndale, CA, US Holiday Baskets 2024
Our Savior's Lutheran Church $30,000 Ferndale, CA, US Steeple Repairs 2024
Rotary Club Of Ferndale $13,000 Ferndale, CA, US Noel For Neighbors 2024
Vfw $7,157 Ferndale, CA, US Honor Wall 2024
Ferndale Volunteer Fire Dept $4,500 Ferndale, CA, US Christmas Tree Maintenance 2024
Ferndale Museum $25,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2024
Ld O'rourke $4,000 Ferndale, CA, US Housing Operations 2024
Cal State University $37,500 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2023
Cal State University Fresno $7,500 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2023
Cal-poly University $25,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2023
Clarke Historical Museum $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2023
Fern Cottage Foundation $35,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Repairs/operations 2023
Ferndale Com Churchseni $139,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2023
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2023
Ferndale Community Church $16,500 Ferndale, CA, US Pastor Stipend 2023
Ferndale Community Church $29,930 Ferndale, CA, US Pastor Housing 2023
Ferndale Senior Resource $260,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Hospice Of Humboldt $75,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2023
Humboldt County Fair $17,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2023
Humboldt County Historical Society $10,081 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2023
Lost Coast Camp $13,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2023
Luthern Home For Aging $18,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Providence $75,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operations 2023
Salvation Army $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Cal State University $37,500 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2023
Cal State University Fresno $7,500 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2023
Cal-poly University $25,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2023
Clarke Historical Museum $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2023
Fern Cottage Foundation $35,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Repairs/operations 2023
Ferndale Com Churchseni $139,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2023
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2023
Ferndale Community Church $16,500 Ferndale, CA, US Pastor Stipend 2023
Ferndale Community Church $29,930 Ferndale, CA, US Pastor Housing 2023
Ferndale Senior Resource $260,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Hospice Of Humboldt $75,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2023
Humboldt County Fair $17,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2023
Humboldt County Historical Society $10,081 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2023
Lost Coast Camp $13,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2023
Luthern Home For Aging $18,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Providence $75,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operations 2023
Salvation Army $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2023
Cal-poly University $45,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2022
Cal State University Fresno $15,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Salvation Army $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Cal State University-davsi $10,000 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Clarke Historical Museum $17,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2022
Cal State University $7,500 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Humboldt County Fair $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2022
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2022
Ferndale Com Churchseni $106,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2022
Ferndale Museum $27,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Ferndale Senior Resource $242,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Ld Orourke Foundation $46,512 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2022
Lost Coast Camp $13,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2022
Providence $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operations 2022
City Of Ferndale $29,064 Ferndale, CA, US Police And Fire Department Equip. 2022
Ferndale Cemetary Association $50,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2022
Hospice Of Humboldt $50,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2022
Humboldt County Historical Society $10,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2022
Petrolia Frie Protection District $35,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2022
The Village Club $14,725 Ferndale, CA, US Building Repairs 2022
Cal-poly University $45,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2022
Cal State University Fresno $15,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Salvation Army $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Cal State University-davsi $10,000 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Clarke Historical Museum $17,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2022
Cal State University $7,500 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2022
Humboldt County Fair $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2022
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2022
Ferndale Com Churchseni $106,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2022
Ferndale Museum $27,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Ferndale Senior Resource $242,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2022
Ld Orourke Foundation $46,512 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2022
Lost Coast Camp $13,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2022
Providence $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operations 2022
City Of Ferndale $29,064 Ferndale, CA, US Police And Fire Department Equip. 2022
Ferndale Cemetary Association $50,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2022
Hospice Of Humboldt $50,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2022
Humboldt County Historical Society $10,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2022
Petrolia Frie Protection District $35,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2022
The Village Club $14,725 Ferndale, CA, US Building Repairs 2022
Alzheimers Association $5,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2021
Cal-poly University $45,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2021
Cal State University Fresno $15,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2021
Salvation Army $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Cal State University-davsi $10,000 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2021
Clarke Historical Museum $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2021
Cal State University $7,500 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2021
Humboldt County Fair $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Ferndale Repertory Theate $30,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Rep 2021
Fernale Community Center $2,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operation 2021
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Ferndale Com Churchseni $128,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2021
Ferndale Museum $42,955 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Ferndale Senior Resource $242,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Ferndale Fire Protection District $2,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Food For People $75,000 Eyreka, CA, US Operations 2021
Ld Orourke Foundation $25,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Our Savior's Lutheran Church $400 Ferndale, CA, US Elder Care 2021
Lost Coast Camp $6,500 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2021
Providence $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operations 2021
Veterans Of Foreign Wars $7,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Alzheimers Association $5,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2021
Cal-poly University $45,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2021
Cal State University Fresno $15,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2021
Salvation Army $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Cal State University-davsi $10,000 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2021
Clarke Historical Museum $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2021
Cal State University $7,500 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2021
Humboldt County Fair $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Ferndale Repertory Theate $30,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Rep 2021
Fernale Community Center $2,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operation 2021
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Ferndale Com Churchseni $128,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2021
Ferndale Museum $42,955 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Ferndale Senior Resource $242,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2021
Ferndale Fire Protection District $2,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Food For People $75,000 Eyreka, CA, US Operations 2021
Ld Orourke Foundation $25,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Our Savior's Lutheran Church $400 Ferndale, CA, US Elder Care 2021
Lost Coast Camp $6,500 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2021
Providence $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operations 2021
Veterans Of Foreign Wars $7,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2021
Cal-poly University $47,500 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2020
Cal State University Fresno $15,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2020
Salvation Army $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2020
Cal State University-davsi $15,000 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2020
Clarke Historical Museum $2,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2020
Cal State University $5,000 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2020
Humboldt County Fair $10,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2020
Ferndale Repertory Theate $18,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Rep 2020
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2020
Ferndale Com Churchseni $139,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2020
Ferndale Museum $33,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2020
Ferndale Senior Resource $242,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2020
Ferndale Fire Protection District $2,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2020
Lutheran Home For The Aging $7,126 Fortuna, CA, US Elderly Care 2020
Our Savior's Lutheran Church $3,573 Ferndale, CA, US Elder Care 2020
City Of Ferndale $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Police 2020
Sohum Health Founation $100,000 Garberville, CA, US Elderly Care 2020
Fortuna Senior Center $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Elderly Care 2020
Mattole Valley Historical Society $10,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2020
Lost Coast Camp $13,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2020
Pasta $500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2020
Ferndale Childrens Center $8,351 Ferndale, CA, US Insurance 2019
Cal-poly University $27,500 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2019
Cal State University Fresno $7,500 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2019
Mcclean Foundation $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Clinic 2019
Salvation Army $1,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2019
Cal State University-davsi $10,000 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2019
Clarke Historical Museum $1,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2019
Cal State University $7,500 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2019
Humboldt County Fair $1,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2019
Ferndale Repertory Theate $21,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Rep 2019
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2019
Ferndale Com Churchseni $100,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2019
Ferndale Museum $21,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2019
Ferndale Senior Resource $242,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2019
Matole Valley Resource Senter $50,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2019
Ferndale Cemetary Association $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Repairs 2019
Ferndale Fire Protection District $2,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2019
Healy Senoior Center Of S Humboldt $9,000 Redway, CA, US Operations 2019
Senior Resource Center $100,000 Eureka, CA, US Operations 2019
Ld Orourke Foundation $100,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2019
Ferndale Childrens Center $7,270 Ferndale, CA, US Insurance 2017
Cal-poly University $10,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2017
Cal State University Fresno $15,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2017
Mcclean Foundation $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Clinic 2017
Salvation Army $1,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2017
Cal State University-davsi $10,000 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2017
Clarke Historical Museum $1,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2017
Cal State University $15,000 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2017
Humboldt County Fair $7,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2017
Ferndale Repertory Theate $13,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Rep 2017
Ferndale Community Chest $10,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2017
Ferndale Com Churchseni $110,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2017
Ferndale Museum $27,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2017
Ferndale Cemetary Association $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2017
Ferndale Senior Resource $248,245 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2017
Lost Coast Camp $13,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2017
Lighthouse For The Blind $10,000 Seattle, WA, US Operations 2017
Ferndale High School $5,362 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2017
Church Of The Assumption $50,000 Ferndale, CA, US Elderly Progams 2017
Our Savior Lutheran Church $18,000 Ferndale, CA, US Elderly Programs 2017
St Marks Lutheran Church $15,654 Ferndale, CA, US Elderly Programs 2017
City Of Ferndale $25,000 Ferndale, CA, US Elderly Programs 2017
Ferndale Childrens Center $7,870 Ferndale, CA, US Insurance 2016
Cal-poly University $10,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2016
Cal State University Fresno $15,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2016
Mcclean Foundation $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Clinic 2016
Salvation Army $1,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2016
Cal State University-davsi $15,000 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2016
Clarke Historical Museum $6,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2016
Cal State University $15,000 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2016
Humboldt County Fair $7,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2016
Ferndale Repertory Theate $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Rep 2016
Open Door Community Health $100,000 Ferndale, CA, US Bldg Contruction 2016
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2016
Ferndale Com Churchseni $90,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2016
Ferndale Museum $27,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2016
Ferndale Cemetary Association $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2016
Ferndale Senior Resource $210,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2016
Lost Coast Camp $28,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2016
Redwood Region Logging Conference $1,000 Eureka, CA, US Career Day 2016
Ferndale Community Choir $20,000 Ferndale, CA, US Carnigie Hall Appearance Ecpenses 2016
Fortuna Music Boosters $4,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operations 2015
Ferndale Childrens Center $8,061 Ferndale, CA, US Insurance 2015
Cal-poly University $15,000 San Luis Obisbo, CA, US Scholarships 2015
Cal State University Fresno $15,000 Fresno, CA, US Scholarship 2015
California Retired Teachers Assn $5,000 Fortuna, CA, US Operations 2015
Mcclean Foundation $50,000 Fortuna, CA, US Clinic 2015
Salvation Army $1,000 Eureka, CA, US Operating Expenses 2015
Cal State University-davsi $12,500 Davis, CA, US Scholarship 2015
Clarke Historical Museum $1,000 Eureka, CA, US Bldg Repairs 2015
Cal State University $15,000 Chico, CA, US Scholarship 2015
Hospice Of Humboldt $25,000 Eureka, CA, US Hospice House 2015
Humboldt County Fair $7,500 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2015
Ferndale Repertory Theate $27,000 Ferndale, CA, US Building Rep 2015
Open Door Community Health $100,000 Ferndale, CA, US Bldg Contruction 2015
Ferndale Community Chest $5,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2015
Ferndale Com Churchseni $120,000 Ferndale, CA, US Food/senior Program 2015
Ferndale Museum $27,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2015
Ferndale Cemetary Association $15,000 Ferndale, CA, US Operations 2015
Ferndale Senior Resource $206,400 Ferndale, CA, US Operating Expenses 2015
Redwood Memorial Hospital Foundatio $20,000 Fortuna, CA, US Capital Campaign 2015
Lost Coast Camp $13,000 Petrolia, CA, US Operations 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 94-2271250
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 893 Ferndale, CA 95536-0893

Key People (8)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Secretary Susan Mccarthy Diehl
Director Alan Jorgensen
Director Jack Smith
Manager Donald Hindley
President Tom Renner

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.