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Kathleen Maurer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Long Beach, California · EIN 471616467

Kathleen Maurer Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $85,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$55,0005$1.9 million
2024$85,0006$2.3 million
2025$95,0006$2.5 million

How to apply

Kathleen Maurer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kathleen Maurer Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$70,000
Tennessee1$15,000
New York1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Olive Crest
Long Beach, CA
To support critical programs that provide shelter, treatment and care for at-risk youth.$30,000
City of Hope
Los Angeles, CA
For research on new medical, cancer and diabetes treatments for children.$20,000
James Garfield High School Scholarship
Los Angeles, CA
Donate to the high school's scholarship fund.$15,000
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
For the health and welfare of children with cancer and other deadly diseases.$15,000
Doctors Without Borders
New York City, NY
For the medical assistance and treatment of childrens health issues.$10,000
Individual
CA
Art education & mentoringcreative career pathwayspublic programs & exhibitions$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kathleen Maurer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kathleen Maurer Foundation give?

$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Kathleen Maurer Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David H Roman (President/CEO), Ann Rorrer (Prior CEO), David Renteria (Cfo) and Jaime Zavala (Secretary).

What does Kathleen Maurer Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.

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