Management As A Liberal Art Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Management As A Liberal Art Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.3 million and the largest $2.5 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$5.0 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1.3 million
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$41.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 3 | $18.9 million |
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 2 | $32.2 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 2 | $41.5 million |
How to apply
Management As A Liberal Art 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Management As A Liberal Art Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Advanced Management | Support educational leadership program | $2.5 million |
| University of Pittsburgh | Support educational leadership program | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles W Pollard
- Pik Ngan Yip
- Karen Nowicki
- Paul-Long Lee
- Jun Shi
- Leonard F Kwiatkowski
- Ming Lo Shao
- Brian Pollard
Questions people ask
Does Management As A Liberal Art Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Management As A Liberal Art Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.3 million.
Who runs Management As A Liberal Art Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles W Pollard (Chairman & President), Pik Ngan Yip (Treasurer), Karen Nowicki (Director) and Paul-Long Lee (Foundation Manager) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Management As A Liberal Art Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.