Private foundation · EIN 27-6085454 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Munger Charitable Tr Number One

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, $3.5M total, median $256K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$3.5M
Median grant
$256K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$155M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater HorizonsKansas City, CA(1) description: 2 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $1,221,336 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$1.6M
Greater HorizonsKansas City, CA(1) description: 990 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $450,411 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$523K
Greater HorizonsKansas City, MO(1) description: 950 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $397,188 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$491K
Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA(1) description: 486 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $197,855 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$258K
Our American Future FoundationWashington, DC(1) description: 550 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $36,476 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$253K
Westridge School for Girls IncPasadena, CA(1) description: 436 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $119,911 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$198K
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los AngelesGlendale, CACharitable$150K
Santa Barbara Maritime MuseumSanta Barbara, CA(1) description: 218 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $14,458 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$99K

By state: California 6 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Munger Charitable Tr Number One is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, administered in care of Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Munger Charitable Tr Number One 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 Munger Charitable Tr Number One give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.5M across 8 grants, a median of $256K.

Where does Munger Charitable Tr Number One give?

California (6 grants), Missouri (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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