Private foundation · EIN 27-6085495 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Munger Charitable Tr Number Three

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $14M total, median $1.9M. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$14M
Median grant
$1.9M
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$89M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kitp House ProjectPalo Alto, CA(1) description: 16 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $9,770,688 (3) method used to determine book value: ave…$11M
Planned Parenthood PasadenaPasadena, CA(1) description: 3,854 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $1,569,010 (3) method used to determine book value:…$1.9M
Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CA(1) description: 2,030 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $328,102 (3) method used to determine book value: av…$1.0M

About this foundation

Munger Charitable Tr Number Three 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.

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

In tax year 2025 it paid $14M across 3 grants, a median of $1.9M.

Where does Munger Charitable Tr Number Three give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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