Private foundation · EIN 94-6760317 · Mill Valley, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kalmanovitz Charitable 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: 19 grants paid, $12M total, median $400K. 74% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$12M
Median grant
$400K
Stays in CA
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Mary's CollegeMoraga, CATo provide funding for academics.$2.2M
University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAPrimarily for the benefit of the usf scholars program and to provide funding for academics.$2.1M
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CAFunding for cardiology medical research.$1.9M
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CATo provide funding for academics.$1.1M
California Pacific Medical Center FoundationSan Francisco, CAPrimarily to provide funding for the dr. brotman g.i. fellowship program expansion.$868K
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCTo provide funding for the kalmanovitz initiative for labor and the working poor and to provide funding for academics.$600K
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CATo support student scholarships.$547K
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital FoundationSanta Rosa, CATo provide funding for health care services.$500K
Sonoma Valley Hospital FoundationSonoma, CATo provide funding for health care services.$400K
The Order of Malta Clinic of Northern CaliforniaOakland, CATo provide funding for health care services.$400K
Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CATo provide resources for the advancement of the educational mission of the university.$375K
University of California - Family HouseSan Francisco, CATo help relieve the burden for families in a time of crisis.$358K
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CATo provide funding for academics.$350K
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCTo provide funding for academics.$235K
Sanctuary of Culture FoundationAtlanta, GATo support the study of theology.$100K
The Sanctuary of Culture Foundation IncAtlanta, GATo support the study of theology.$100K
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara UniversityBerkeley, CATo provide funding for academics.$75K
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WATo provide funding for health care services.$30K
San Francisco General Hospital FoundationSan Francisco, CATo provide funding for health care services.$25K

By state: California 14 · District of Columbia 2 · Georgia 2 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mill Valley, 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 Kalmanovitz Charitable 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 Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12M across 19 grants, a median of $400K.

Where does Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation give?

California (14 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Georgia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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