Private foundation · EIN 33-0920922 · Redondo Beach, California · Religion

St Katherine 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $85K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$85K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 5 of 26 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Katherine FundRedondo Beach, CAPhiloptochos$25K
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CADonation to school. Modern Greek Studies.$5,000
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CACloyeras Modern Greek Studies$5,000
Give Mentor Love FoundationSouth Pasadena, CADonation$4,000
Greek Orthodox Met of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CADonation$2,500

About this foundation

St Katherine Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redondo Beach, California, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 St Katherine 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 St Katherine Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $85K across 26 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does St Katherine Foundation give?

California (26 grants), per its latest filing.

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