KLM Foundation
Preselected recipients only
KLM Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 253 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 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$5.1 million
- Number of grants253
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$114 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 242 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 253 | $114 million |
How to apply
KLM 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 KLM Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 32 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 159 | $4.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 19 | $157,500 |
| New York | 10 | $97,500 |
| Maryland | 7 | $76,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $42,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $22,500 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marymount High School | General | $1.0 million |
| USC Caruso Catholic Center | General | $1.0 million |
| Catholic Education Foundation | General | $250,000 |
| Loyola High School | General | $250,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | General | $250,000 |
| Santa Clara University | General | $250,000 |
| The Sisters of Social Service | General | $100,000 |
| USC Libraries | General | $100,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic Commu | General | $100,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General | $50,000 |
| Georgetown University | General | $50,000 |
| Mount Saint Mary's Univeristy | General | $50,000 |
| Order of Malta | General | $50,000 |
| Order of St Gregory Hope Endowment Fund | General | $50,000 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem | General | $26,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Care | General | $25,000 |
| Carmelite Monastery | General | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | General | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | General | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $25,000 |
| Irish Educational Development Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Junior League of Los Angeles | General | $25,000 |
| Keck Medicine of USC | General | $25,000 |
| Las Madrinas | General | $25,000 |
| Founding Forward | General | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association | General | $15,000 |
| Fadica | General | $15,000 |
| Fadica | General | $15,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General | $12,500 |
| American Farmland Trust | General | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles | General | $10,000 |
| California Hospital Medical Center Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| California Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums | General | $10,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | General | $10,000 |
| Cathedral High School | General | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Catholic Extension | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen L McCarthy
Questions people ask
Does KLM Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does KLM Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 253 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs KLM Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen L McCarthy (Trustee).
What does KLM Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.