Luna Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Luna Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $269,592 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $141,000. 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$269,592
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$141,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $265,313 the year before.
42% 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 | $265,313 | 42 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $269,592 | 36 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Luna Foundation 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 Luna Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $141,000 |
| California | 21 | $107,826 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $9,498 |
| Oregon | 1 | $9,000 |
| New York | 6 | $1,414 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $104 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus for Democracy | General operating support | $141,000 |
| Ymtc | General operating support | $22,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | General operating support | $20,200 |
| Aurora Theater Company | General operating support | $20,080 |
| Reach Shirati | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Accupuncturists Without Borders | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Hurricane Relief (Red Cross) | General operating support | $8,000 |
| LHS (Uc Regents) | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Cityside | General operating support | $5,515 |
| Urban League Bay Area | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | General operating support | $4,691 |
| Cal Performances | General operating support | $2,885 |
| Chabot Space and Science Center | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Astronomical Society of the Pacific | General operating support | $2,180 |
| Beth Hillel | General operating support | $2,126 |
| Every Town for Gun Safety | General operating support | $1,000 |
| NVLD Project | General operating support | $514 |
| Children's Fairyland | General operating support | $500 |
| Stiles Hall | General operating support | $500 |
| Swim Across America | General operating support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating support | $259 |
| 90-10 Institute | Gemeraloperating support | $250 |
| Doctor's Without Borders | General operating support | $250 |
| Historymakers | General operating support | $250 |
| Urban League New York | General operating support | $250 |
| American Astronimical Society | General operating support | $239 |
| Fine Arts Museum of SF | General operating support | $229 |
| Metropolitan Museum | General operating support | $210 |
| 100 Friends Project | General operating support | $200 |
| Sfmoma | General operating support | $200 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General operating support | $120 |
| Blue Sea Philanthropy | General operating support | $104 |
| Amnesty International | General operating support | $100 |
| Claremont Canyon Conservancy | General operating support | $100 |
| Guggenheim Museum | General operating support | $90 |
| Friends of Lick Observatory | General operating support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Broitman
- Gibor Basri
Questions people ask
Does Luna Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luna Foundation Inc give?
$269,592 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Luna Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessica Broitman (President) and Gibor Basri (Secretary &).
What does Luna Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and science and research.