Munger Charitable Trust Number One
Preselected recipients only
Munger Charitable Trust Number One is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $255,612 and the largest $1.6 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$3.5 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$255,612
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$155 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $250,162 the year before.
83% 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 | $250,162 | 1 | $419,870 |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 8 | $155 million |
How to apply
Munger Charitable Trust Number One 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 Munger Charitable Trust Number One funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $2.8 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $491,088 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $252,846 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | (1) description: 2 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $1,221,336 (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: 04/22/2025 (6) purpose: general operating support | $1.6 million |
| Greater Horizons | (1) description: 990 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $450,411 (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: 04/24/2025 (6) purpose: general operating support | $522,864 |
| Greater Horizons | (1) description: 950 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $397,188 (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: 04/22/2025 (6) purpose: general operating support | $491,088 |
| Southern California Public Radio | (1) description: 486 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $197,855 (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: 04/15/2025 (6) purpose: general operating support | $258,377 |
| Our American Future Foundation | (1) description: 550 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $36,476 (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: 09/19/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $252,846 |
| Westridge School for Girls Inc | (1) description: 436 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $119,911 (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 | $197,807 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | (1) description: 218 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $14,458 (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 | $99,408 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Borthwick
Questions people ask
Does Munger Charitable Trust Number One accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Munger Charitable Trust Number One give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $255,612.
Who runs Munger Charitable Trust Number One?
Its 2024 filing lists William H Borthwick (Trustee).
What does Munger Charitable Trust Number One fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.