Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Cruz, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $182,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$182,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $105,500 the year before.
13% 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 | $105,500 | 24 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $182,000 | 26 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Michael & Alice Chetkovich 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 Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $180,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College Foundation | Endowed scholarship | $50,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Grad student support program | $11,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay | General support | $7,000 |
| Homeless Garden Project | General support | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General support | $7,000 |
| Dientes Community Dental | General support | $7,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Cruz County | General support | $7,000 |
| Next Door Solutions to Domestic Vio | General support | $6,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Nick chetkovich scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Housing Matters | General support | $6,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | Dreamers fund sa004 | $6,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | Slug support | $6,000 |
| Multiplier | Reparation generation project | $6,000 |
| Barrios Unidos | General support | $5,000 |
| Center for Farmworker Families | General support | $5,000 |
| Santa Cruz Local | General support | $5,000 |
| Encompass Community Services | Fuerte wraparound program | $4,000 |
| Santa Cruz SPCA | General support | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Monte | Family support services | $4,000 |
| Watsonville Wetlands Watch | General support | $4,000 |
| Community Action Board | Santa cruz county immigration project | $4,000 |
| Pajaro Valley Prevention Student | General support | $4,000 |
| Cabrillo Colleg Found Wes Endowment | Wes endowment | $4,000 |
| Grey Bears | General support | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $2,000 |
| Calvery Episcopal Church | Labyrinth project | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Chetkovich
- Carol A Chetkovich
- John M Chetkovich
- Katheryn A Chetkovich
Questions people ask
Does Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation give?
$182,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Chetkovich (Cfo), Carol A Chetkovich (Ceo), John M Chetkovich (Vice President) and Katheryn A Chetkovich (Secretary).
What does Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and health.