Karney Flaster Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karney Flaster Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $808,108 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $300,000. 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$808,108
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $518,647 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $518,647 | 37 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $808,108 | 32 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
Karney Flaster Family 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 Karney Flaster Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $757,890 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $32,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $7,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $718 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest | Public support of organization mission | $300,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Public support of organization mission | $130,015 |
| UC San Diego - Scripps Institution of Oceanography | Public support of organization mission | $70,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of San Diego | Public support of organization mission | $68,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego | Public support of organization mission | $38,000 |
| La Jolla Community Foundation | Public support of organization mission | $22,500 |
| ACLU | Public support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Old Globe Theatre | Public support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | Public support of organization mission | $13,500 |
| The Washington Institute | Public support of organization mission | $12,500 |
| La Jolla Country Day School | Public support of organization mission | $12,500 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | Public support of organization mission | $12,500 |
| Feeding San Diego | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church & State | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| National Geographic - Ocean Project | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Voice of San Diego | Public support of organization mission | $7,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Public support of organization mission | $7,500 |
| Lawrence Family JCC of San Diego | Public support of organization mission | $5,775 |
| San Diego Symphony | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| San Diego Coastkeepers | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Oceanside Museum of Art | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| iNewsource | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Impact Cubed | Public support of organization mission | $3,600 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego | Public support of organization mission | $3,500 |
| Susan G Komen | Public support of organization mission | $2,000 |
| Foundation of La Jolla High School | Public support of organization mission | $1,000 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | Public support of organization mission | $1,000 |
| Plan International USA | Public support of organization mission | $718 |
| Athenaeum Music & Arts Li | Public support of organization mission | $500 |
| Hillel at UCLA | Public support of organization mission | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susanna Karney Flaster
Questions people ask
Does Karney Flaster Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karney Flaster Family Foundation give?
$808,108 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Karney Flaster Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susanna Karney Flaster (President, Secretary & Cfo).
What does Karney Flaster Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and arts and culture.