Munger Charitable Trust Number Four
Preselected recipients only
Munger Charitable Trust Number Four is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $682,491. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$682,491
- Assets$157 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 | 2 | $648,188 |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 5 | $157 million |
How to apply
Munger Charitable Trust Number Four 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 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $700,908 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $610,754 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Oxford Inc | (1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $99,488 (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: 10/09/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $682,491 |
| American Friends of St James's Piccadilly | (1) description: 1,350 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $549,599 (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: 12/18/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $610,754 |
| Cedars Sinai | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | (1) description: 25 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $5,066 (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: 10/15/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $11,590 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | (1) description: 15 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $995 (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: 10/09/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $6,827 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Borthwick
Questions people ask
Does Munger Charitable Trust Number Four accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Munger Charitable Trust Number Four give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Munger Charitable Trust Number Four?
Its 2024 filing lists William H Borthwick (Trustee).