Private foundation · EIN 47-1616467 · Long Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kathleen Maurer 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: 6 grants paid, $95K total, median $15K. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$95K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Olive CrestLong Beach, CATo support critical programs that provide shelter, treatment and care for at-risk youth.$30K
City of HopeLos Angeles, CAFor research on new medical, cancer and diabetes treatments for children.$20K
James Garfield High School ScholarshipLos Angeles, CADonate to the high school's scholarship fund.$15K
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNFor the health and welfare of children with cancer and other deadly diseases.$15K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYFor the medical assistance and treatment of childrens health issues.$10K
Venice ArtsVenice, CAArt education & mentoringcreative career pathwayspublic programs & exhibitions$5,000

By state: California 4 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Kathleen Maurer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Long Beach, California, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Kathleen Maurer 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 Kathleen Maurer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $95K across 6 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Kathleen Maurer Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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