Karney Guren Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karney Guren Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $214,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$214,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $349,501 the year before.
47% 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 | $349,501 | 21 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $214,000 | 17 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Karney Guren 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 Guren Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $177,000 |
| New York | 4 | $28,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center Theater Group | Public support of organization mission | $110,000 |
| Friends of Duvdevan | Public support of organization mission | $18,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Levitt Foundation | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Hillel at UCLA | Public support of organization mission | $8,000 |
| United Way of Los Angeles | Public support of organization mission | $6,000 |
| Feeding America | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Public support of organization mission | $4,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Public support of organization mission | $3,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | Public support of organization mission | $3,000 |
| Violence Policy Center | Public support of organization mission | $1,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Public support of organization mission | $500 |
| The Broad Stage | Public support of organization mission | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Aliza Karney Guren
- Marc Guren
Questions people ask
Does Karney Guren Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karney Guren Family Foundation give?
$214,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Karney Guren Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Aliza Karney Guren (President & Cfo) and Marc Guren (Vice President & Secretary).
What does Karney Guren Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and food and hunger.