Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 86 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia - Karsh Institute of DemocracyCharlottesville, VA | Education | $7.0M |
| Eat Learn Play FoundationOakland, CA | Philanthropic activity | $5.5M |
| Kipp FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Education | $5.0M |
| Duke University - Alumni AssociationDurham, NC | Education | $5.0M |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA | Health | $5.0M |
| Glide FoundationSan Francisco, CA | Philanthropic activity | $4.5M |
| Howard UniversityWashington, DC | Education | $2.0M |
| Milken Community SchoolLos Angeles, CA | Education | $1.5M |
| Teach for America (LA & National)New York, NY | Education | $1.5M |
| Kipp Socal Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $1.3M |
| The Painted TurtleSanta Monica, CA | Philanthropic activity | $1.1M |
| Lulu's Place IncEl Segundo, CA | Philanthropic activity | $1.0M |
| Charter School Growth FundDenver, CO | Philanthropic activity | $1.0M |
| Jewish FederationLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $1.0M |
| Steadfast LALos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $500K |
| The New York Times Communities FundNew York, NY | Philanthropic activity | $500K |
| University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | Philanthropic activity | $500K |
| Wilshire Blvd Temple - University CampusLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $500K |
| Education Reform NowNew York, NY | Education | $400K |
| University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA | Philanthropic activity | $285K |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple (wbt) - Karsh Social Service CenterLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $275K |
| Lausd Education FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $250K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Westside LALos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $250K |
| Sitka Sound Science CenterSitka, AK | Philanthropic activity | $250K |
| Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $250K |
| Step Up TutoringSanta Monica, CA | Education | $250K |
| Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWashington, DC | Philanthropic activity | $100K |
| Duke University Trinity College Annual FundDurham, NC | Education | $100K |
| Target ALS FoundationNew York, NY | Philanthropic activity | $100K |
| Youth on CoursePebble Beach, CA | Philanthropic activity | $100K |
| Teach for America (national)New York, NY | Education | $97K |
| Jewish Big Brothers & Sisters Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $55K |
| Alliance College Ready Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CA | Education | $50K |
| Panda Cares Foundation IncRosemead, CA | Philanthropic activity | $50K |
| Right to PlayNew York, NY | Philanthropic activity | $50K |
| The Center for Jewish Culture (cjc)Los Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $50K |
| Tower Cancer Research FoundationBeverly Hills, CA | Philanthropic activity | $40K |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC | Philanthropic activity | $30K |
| Sinai Akiba AcademyLos Angeles, CA | Education | $28K |
| Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (obkla)Los Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $26K |
| Beit T'shuvahLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $25K |
| Headstrong Project IncFlushing, NY | Philanthropic activity | $25K |
| New York Consolidated (center for Art Research and Alliances Inc)New York, NY | Arts | $25K |
| Rock & Soul Forever FoundationNew York, NY | Philanthropic activity | $25K |
| Zocalo Public Square (arizona State University)Scottsdale, AZ | Philanthropic activity | $25K |
| Kipp SocalLos Angeles, CA | Education | $20K |
| UJA Federation of New YorkNew York, NY | Philanthropic activity | $18K |
| Human Rights CampaignWashington, DC | Philanthropic activity | $15K |
| Golden State Warriors Community FoundationOakland, CA | Philanthropic activity | $13K |
| American Friends of the Hebrew UniversityNew York, NY | Philanthropic activity | $10K |
| Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY | Philanthropic activity | $10K |
| Blood Cancer UnitedWashington, DC | Philanthropic activity | $10K |
| City of HopeDuarte, CA | Health | $10K |
| Exceptional Children's FoundationCulver City, CA | Philanthropic activity | $10K |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces (fidf)New York, NY | Philanthropic activity | $10K |
| Hillcrest Country Club Charitable FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Education | $10K |
| Hillel at UCLALos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $10K |
| Holocaust Museum LALos Angeles, CA | Education | $10K |
| Institute of Contemporary Art - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Philanthropic activity | $10K |
| Jim Saunders FundKailua Kona, HI | Philanthropic activity | $10K |
By state: California 50 · Virginia 4 · North Carolina 2 · New York 15 · District of Columbia 5 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
Karsh Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Beverly Hills, California, administered in care of The Karsh Family Foundation, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Karsh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Karsh Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $48M across 86 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Karsh Family Foundation give?
California (50 grants), Virginia (4 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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