Josephine de Karman Trust
Accepts applications
Josephine de Karman Trust is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.7 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $3.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.7 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$3.6 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
| Contact | Pasadena Community Foundation 301 E Colorado Blvd Suite 810, Pasadena, CA 91101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 796-2097 |
| What to submit | The trust has been dissolved and is no longer issuing awards. |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See above statement. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Josephine de Karman Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $3.7 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Josephine de Karman Trust Fellowship Endowment - See statement 8 | $3.6 million |
| California Institute of Technology | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| UC Regents - UC Berkeley | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| UC Regents - UC Santa Barbara | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| UC Regents - UC Santa Cruz | Scholarship | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Comerica Bank
- Pasadena Community Foundation
Questions people ask
Does Josephine de Karman Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See above statement.
How much does Josephine de Karman Trust give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Josephine de Karman Trust?
Its 2023 filing lists Comerica Bank (Trustee (End 08/23)) and Pasadena Community Foundation (Trustee (Start 09/23)).
What does Josephine de Karman Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.