Hotchkis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hotchkis Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $102,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$102,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $70,900 the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,900 | 7 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $102,000 | 13 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Hotchkis 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 Hotchkis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $91,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Senior School | To contribute to charitable purposes | $22,000 |
| Oceanographic Teaching Stations | To contribute to charitable purposes | $16,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | To contribute to charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | To contribute to charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Film Independent | To contribute to charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Laguna Arts Museum | To contribute to charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Petersen Automotive | To contribute to charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Hospital Association | To contribute to charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Johnny Mac Tennis Project | To contribute to charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | To contribute to charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Festival of Arts | To contribute to charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation | To contribute to charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| American Enterprise Inst | To contribute to charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John F Hotchkis Jr
- Sarah H Ketterer
- Mark B Hotchkis
- Carolyn R Hotchkis
- Shari Leinwand
Questions people ask
Does Hotchkis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hotchkis Foundation give?
$102,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hotchkis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John F Hotchkis Jr (President), Sarah H Ketterer (Treasurer/Assistant Secretary), Mark B Hotchkis (Vice President) and Carolyn R Hotchkis (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hotchkis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.