Private foundation · EIN 90-6109515 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz 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: 46 grants paid, $568K total, median $5,250. 74% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
46
$568K
Median grant
$5,250
Stays in CA
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$155K
Fountain TheatreLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$65K
Jewish World WatchEncino, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$35K
Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance ProjectLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$30K
DiavoloLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$20K
Search and CareNew York, NYOrganization's charitable purpose$20K
Ca Black Womens Health ProjectLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$15K
Medical Students for ChoicePhiladelphia, PAOrganization's charitable purpose$15K
Repower FundSt Paul, MNOrganization's charitable purpose$15K
SpopNew York, NYOrganization's charitable purpose$15K
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$13K
Big Sunday Non-ProfitLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$11K
Captain & MainSanta Monica, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
Feminist Majority FoundationBeverly Hills, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
Greater Hollywood Food CoalitionLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
LA County Dept of Arts and CultureLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
Los Angeles OperaLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
Skylight TheatreLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
The Advat ProjectLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
The Change ReactionSherman Oaks, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
The Film CollaborativeLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$10K
The Public TheatreNew York, NYOrganization's chartitable purpose$10K
Ojai PlaywritesOjai, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$5,500
Atlantic Theatre CompanyNew York, NYOrganization's charitable purpose$5,000
Leimert Park Jazz FestivalLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$5,000
My Friends PlaceLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$5,000
Pasedena PlayhousePasadena, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$5,000
Yoga Gives BackLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$5,000
LA PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$3,500
Roundabout TheatreNew York, NYOrganization's charitable purpose$3,000
Ars NovaNew York, NYOrganization's charitable purpose$2,500
Broadway CaresLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$2,500
Greffen PlayhouseLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$2,500
Cash Aid for San Jose FiresLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$2,280
Community CoalitionLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$1,750
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$1,700
Social GrantmakersLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$1,300
Fractures Atlas IncNew York, NYOrganization's charitable purpose$1,087
Youth Emerging StrongerLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$1,040
Api RiseMonterey Park, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$1,000
Central Park ConversancyNew York, NYOrganization's charitable purpose$1,000
East West PlayersLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$1,000
Heart of Fla OrgLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$1,000
Theatre Communications GroupNew York, NYOrganization's charitable purpose$1,000
The Blank TheatreLos Angeles, CAOrganization's charitable purpose$375
Give Butter YouthWilmington, DEOrganization's charitable purpose$130

By state: California 34 · New York 9 · Pennsylvania 1 · Minnesota 1 · Delaware 1

About this foundation

Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Crowe Horwath Llp, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz 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 Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $568K across 46 grants, a median of $5,250.

Where does Vladimir and Araxia Buckhantz Foundation give?

California (34 grants), New York (9 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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