Boudjakdji Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Boudjakdji Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $162,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $27,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$162,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $137,700 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,300 | 20 | $2.6 million |
| 2023 | $137,700 | 19 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 20 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Boudjakdji Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Boudjakdji Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $120,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $11,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Medical | $27,500 |
| Library Foundation | Educational | $19,500 |
| Natural History Museum | Museum programs | $17,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Inc | Community service | $12,000 |
| All Hand and Hearts | Natural disaster relief | $11,000 |
| Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation | Preservation | $7,500 |
| Los Angeles County Art Museum | Art | $7,500 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Research | $7,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Research | $6,500 |
| Childrens Hospital - la | Research | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Social service | $6,000 |
| California Oncology Research Institute | Research | $5,000 |
| Shasta Cascade Health Centers | Medical | $4,500 |
| UNICEF | Community service | $4,500 |
| American Red Cross | Medical | $4,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Medical | $4,000 |
| Marymount High School | Educational | $4,000 |
| Naturebridge | Educational | $4,000 |
| American Heart Association | Medical | $3,000 |
| Cascades-Siskiyou National Monument | Educationalenvironmental | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anissa Balson
- Cherif Boudjakdji
- Samia Staehle
- Geoffrey C Given
Questions people ask
Does Boudjakdji Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Boudjakdji Foundation give?
$162,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Boudjakdji Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anissa Balson (Co-President), Cherif Boudjakdji (Co-President), Samia Staehle (Co-President) and Geoffrey C Given (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Boudjakdji Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.