CNC Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CNC Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.4 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.4 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $416,500 | 31 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 41 | $9.5 million |
| 2025 | $3.4 million | 39 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
CNC 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 CNC Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $3.2 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $59,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $45,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $34,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $18,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,073 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kitp House Project | Charitable | $1.5 million |
| Regents of the University of California | Charitable | $640,000 |
| Calmatters | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Californians to Defend the Open Primary | Assist in advocacy and defense of open primary system | $150,000 |
| Adas Cafe | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Charitable | $59,800 |
| Journey With Jesus Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $45,700 |
| International Justice Mission | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Menlo Church | Charitable | $42,000 |
| The Stanford Fund | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Village Enterprise | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Hope Horizon Epa | Chartiable | $32,000 |
| The Fuller Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory | Charitable | $22,000 |
| IgG4ward Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Langham Partnershhip | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Charitable | $11,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Heifer Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| World Concern | Charitable | $5,073 |
| Berkeley Soc for the Preservation of Traditional | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Foundation for A College Education | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Harvard Law School Fund | Charitable | $1,500 |
| East Palo Alto Kids Foundation | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Habitat for Humanity Donation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Canopy | Chartiable | $750 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $300 |
| Kqed Inc | Charitable | $300 |
| Harvard Westlake School | Charitable | $250 |
| Wycliffe Associates | Charitable | $250 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Charitable | $200 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles T Munger Jr
- Charlotte Lowell
Questions people ask
Does CNC Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CNC Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs CNC Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles T Munger Jr (Co-Trustee) and Charlotte Lowell (Co-Trustee).
What does CNC Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.