Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $400,000 and the largest $2.2 million. 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$12.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$400,000
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$241 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.9 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 | $10.9 million | 18 | $245 million |
| 2024 | $12.3 million | 19 | $241 million |
How to apply
Kalmanovitz Charitable 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 Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $11.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $834,800 |
| Georgia | 2 | $200,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College | To provide funding for academics. | $2.2 million |
| University of San Francisco | Primarily for the benefit of the usf scholars program and to provide funding for academics. | $2.1 million |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Funding for cardiology medical research. | $1.9 million |
| Santa Clara University | To provide funding for academics. | $1.1 million |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | Primarily to provide funding for the dr. Brotman g.i. Fellowship program expansion. | $868,333 |
| Georgetown University | To provide funding for the kalmanovitz initiative for labor and the working poor and to provide funding for academics. | $600,000 |
| California College of the Arts | To support student scholarships. | $547,310 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Foundation | To provide funding for health care services. | $500,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | To provide funding for health care services. | $400,000 |
| The Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California | To provide funding for health care services. | $400,000 |
| Sonoma State University | To provide resources for the advancement of the educational mission of the university. | $375,000 |
| University of California - Family House | To help relieve the burden for families in a time of crisis. | $358,333 |
| University of San Diego | To provide funding for academics. | $350,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | To provide funding for academics. | $234,800 |
| Sanctuary of Culture Foundation | To support the study of theology. | $100,000 |
| The Sanctuary of Culture Foundation Inc | To support the study of theology. | $100,000 |
| Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University | To provide funding for academics. | $75,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | To provide funding for health care services. | $30,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital Foundation | To provide funding for health care services. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard Orsi
- Lou Giraudo
- Dan Giraudo
- Mark Orsi
Questions people ask
Does Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation give?
$12.3 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $400,000.
Who runs Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernard Orsi (Trustee), Lou Giraudo (Trustee), Dan Giraudo (Trustee) and Mark Orsi (Trustee).
What does Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.