Miguel and Carmela Koenig Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miguel and Carmela Koenig Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $204,200 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$204,200
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $179,790 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $200,700 | 20 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $179,790 | 15 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $204,200 | 17 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Miguel and Carmela Koenig 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 Miguel and Carmela Koenig Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $111,500 |
| New York | 5 | $82,700 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | Charity | $35,000 |
| USC Marshall School of Business | Charity | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of the Arts | Charity | $30,000 |
| The Philharmonic Symphony Society of Ny | Charity | $27,500 |
| New York City Ballet | Charity | $15,000 |
| UCLA Law Eicce | Charity | $10,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Foundation | Charity | $10,000 |
| Malta House | Charity | $10,000 |
| Lipstick Angels | Charity | $10,000 |
| Las Patronas | Charity | $5,500 |
| New York City Ballet | Charity | $5,000 |
| USC Marshall School of Business | Charity | $5,000 |
| My Friend's Place | Charity | $5,000 |
| San Diego Rock Church | Charity | $2,000 |
| San Diego Harbor Police Foundation | Charity | $2,000 |
| University Kidney Research Organization | Charity | $2,000 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | Charity | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Miguel J Koenig
- Carmela Koenig
- Adela Tiffany Koenig Pastore
Questions people ask
Does Miguel and Carmela Koenig Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miguel and Carmela Koenig Foundation give?
$204,200 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Miguel and Carmela Koenig Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Miguel J Koenig (Trustee), Carmela Koenig (Trustee) and Adela Tiffany Koenig Pastore (Trustee).
What does Miguel and Carmela Koenig Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.