Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight
Preselected recipients only
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $5.8 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$11.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$5.8 million
- Assets$146 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $24,000 | 1 | $644,816 |
| 2024 | $11.6 million | 17 | $146 million |
How to apply
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $10.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $393,500 |
| California | 2 | $164,352 |
| Ohio | 1 | $99,551 |
| Nevada | 1 | $49,367 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our American Future Foundation | (1) description: 9 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $4,984,832 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 08/08/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $5.8 million |
| Black Progressive Action Coalition Education Fund | Charitable | $2.8 million |
| Everybody Votes | (1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $610,668 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 09/20/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $684,105 |
| Right to Vote Foundation | (1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $610,668 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 09/24/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $681,393 |
| The Voter Project Fund | (1) description: 644 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $262,179 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/30/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $293,500 |
| Right to Vote Foundation | (1) description: 620 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $244,570 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/02/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $282,996 |
| Institute for State Effectiveness | (1) description: 400 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $162,844 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/02/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $205,510 |
| South Asian Impact Foundation | (1) description: 220 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $89,564 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/02/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $101,923 |
| New Venture Fund | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Voter Project Fund | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Voto Latino Foundation | (1) description: 216 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $87,936 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/22/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $99,657 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative | (1) description: 218 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $88,750 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/29/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $99,551 |
| Tides Foundation | (1) description: 218 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $88,750 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/30/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $99,352 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote | (1) description: 216 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $87,936 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/28/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $98,738 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Charitable | $65,000 |
| National Restricting Foundation | (1) description: 108 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $43,968 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/28/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $49,369 |
| Asian Community Development Council | (1) description: 107 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $43,561 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/22/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $49,367 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Borthwick
Questions people ask
Does Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight give?
$11.6 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight?
Its 2024 filing lists William H Borthwick (Trustee).