Munger Charitable Trust Number Two
Preselected recipients only
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $4.7 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$5.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$4.7 million
- Assets$153 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2024 was up from $24,000 the year before.
93% 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 | $649,952 |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 17 | $153 million |
How to apply
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two 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 Two funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $5.2 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $416,525 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,856 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Dye School | (1) description: 6 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $3,664,008 (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: 04/16/2025 (6) purpose: general operating support | $4.7 million |
| Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union | (1) description: 983 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $65,202 (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: 07/05/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $401,275 |
| John Thomas Dye School | (1) description: 600 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $58,245 (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 | $310,161 |
| UCLA Foundation | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | (1) description: 48 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $22,030 (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: 05/02/2025 (6) purpose: general operating support | $25,856 |
| Rector Wardens & Vestrymen of St Matthews Parish | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior Un | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Las Madrinas | Charitable | $10,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Matthew's Music Guild | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at Berkele | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sigma Nu Educational Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Borthwick
Questions people ask
Does Munger Charitable Trust Number Two accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Munger Charitable Trust Number Two give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Munger Charitable Trust Number Two?
Its 2024 filing lists William H Borthwick (Trustee).
What does Munger Charitable Trust Number Two fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.