Private foundation · EIN 82-6534510 · Palm Desert, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Karlin Fam 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $100K. 44% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$1.5M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California CommunityLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$485K
Saint Johns Health Center FoundatioSanta Monica, CAGeneral operating$250K
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$200K
World VisionFederal Way, WAGeneral operating$150K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral operating$100K
Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, IDGeneral operating$100K
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$100K
Morris Animal FoundationDenver, COGeneral operating$75K
Bel Air ChurchLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$75K

By state: California 4 · Washington 1 · North Carolina 1 · Idaho 1 · Virginia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Karlin Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Desert, California, administered in care of Bank of America Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Karlin Fam Foundation 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 Karlin Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 9 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Karlin Fam Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Washington (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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