Private foundation · EIN 27-6085580 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Munger Charitable Tr Number Eight

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: 17 grants paid, $12M total, median $100K. 12% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$12M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
12%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$146M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our American Future FoundationWashington, DC(1) description: 9 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $4,984,832 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$5.8M
Black Progressive Action Coalition Education FundWashington, DCCharitable$2.8M
Everybody VotesWashington, DC(1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $610,668 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$684K
Right to Vote FoundationWashington, DC(1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $610,668 (3) method used to determine book value: average…$681K
The Voter Project FundPhiladelphia, PA(1) description: 644 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $262,179 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$294K
Right to Vote FoundationWashington, DC(1) description: 620 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $244,570 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$283K
Institute for State EffectivenessWashington, DC(1) description: 400 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $162,844 (3) method used to determine book value: aver…$206K
South Asian Impact FoundationWashington, DC(1) description: 220 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $89,564 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$102K
New Venture FundWashington, DCCharitable$100K
The Voter Project FundPhiladelphia, PACharitable$100K
Voto Latino FoundationWashington, DC(1) description: 216 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $87,936 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$100K
Ohio Progressive CollaborativeColumbus, OH(1) description: 218 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $88,750 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$100K
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CA(1) description: 218 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $88,750 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$99K
Asian and Pacific Islander American VoteWashington, DC(1) description: 216 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $87,936 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$99K
Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, CACharitable$65K
National Restricting FoundationWashington, DC(1) description: 108 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $43,968 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$49K
Asian Community Development CouncilLas Vegas, NV(1) description: 107 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $43,561 (3) method used to determine book value: avera…$49K

By state: District of Columbia 11 · Pennsylvania 2 · California 2 · Ohio 1 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Munger Charitable Tr Number Eight 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 Eight 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 Eight give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 17 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Munger Charitable Tr Number Eight give?

District of Columbia (11 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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