Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $374,245 in 83 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $100,500. 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$374,245
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$100,500
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $122,735 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $204,509 | 73 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $122,735 | 80 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $374,245 | 83 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc 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 Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 82 | $369,245 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | To support other local community organization | $100,500 |
| American Red Cross of Santa Monica | To support other local community organization | $100,000 |
| Santa Monica Police Activities League | To support other local community organization | $16,325 |
| UCLA Circle K | To support other local community organization | $7,500 |
| Santa Monica History Museum | To support other local community organization | $6,000 |
| The Children's Lifesaving Foundation | To support other local community organization | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Elemental Music | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Childrens Fund | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Santa Monica Family YMCA | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Swim With Heart | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Santa Monica Public Library | To support other local community organization | $4,500 |
| A Sense of Home | To support other local community organization | $4,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - leadership | $4,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - leadership | $4,000 |
| No Limits for Deaf Children | To support other local community organization | $4,000 |
| Santa Monica Repertory Theater | To support other local community organization | $4,000 |
| Smapa Samohi -Orchestra | To support other local community organization | $4,000 |
| Samohi Grad Night | To support other local community organization | $3,675 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $3,000 |
| Blind Children's Center | To support other local community organization | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $3,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $3,000 |
| Rediscover Center Inc | To support other local community organization | $3,000 |
| Safe Parking la | To support other local community organization | $3,000 |
| Santa Monica Pier Corporation | To support other local community organization | $3,000 |
| Make Good | To support other local community organization | $2,500 |
| Asb Leadership | To support other local community organization | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - achievement | $2,000 |
| Individual | 2024-2025 kiwanis award - music | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Abeer Sweis
- Maggie Hall
- Michael Flinkman
- Phyllis Baggesen
- Neil Carrey
- Jessica Handy
- Charles Hernertson
- Charlie Weise
- Eula Fritz
- Kathy Irby
Questions people ask
Does Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc give?
$374,245 in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Abeer Sweis (Chairman), Maggie Hall (Secretary), Michael Flinkman (Treasurer) and Phyllis Baggesen (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and youth programs.