Private foundation · EIN 22-3875602 · Calabasas, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Magna Carta Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $51K total, median $3,599. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$51K
Median grant
$3,599
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment CommissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$20K
Viewpoint SchoolCalabasas, CAGeneral Support$10K
Oaks Wildfire BrigadeCalabasas, CAGeneral support$10K
Spectrum IncBurlington, VTGeneral support$5,000
Guidestar USA IncWilliamsburg, VAGeneral support$2,199
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLGeneral Support$2,000
Friends AcademyLocust Valley, NYGeneral support$1,000
Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CAGeneral support$500

By state: California 4 · Vermont 1 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Magna Carta Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Calabasas, California, administered in care of Andrew Furgatch, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Magna Carta Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Magna Carta Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $51K across 8 grants, a median of $3,599.

Where does Magna Carta Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Vermont (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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