The Christopher Isherwood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Christopher Isherwood Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $22,500. 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$27,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$13,750
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$343,960
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $51,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $51,500 | 3 | $325,588 |
| 2024 | $27,500 | 2 | $343,960 |
How to apply
The Christopher Isherwood 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Christopher Isherwood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $22,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Times Festival of Books | La times festival of books provides prizes for literary excellence, championing new voices and celebrating the highest quality of writing. The la times festival provides a prize called the christopher isherwood prize for autobiographical prose which includes a prize for non-fiction, fiction, travel, memoir, and diaries.the la times festival is the largest literary festival in north america. The event has grown over the last 28 years and features more than 500 writers. The festival draws approximately 155,000 people to celebrate the written word. | $22,500 |
| Caf American Donor Fund Benefit of the Royal Drawing School | The christopher isherwood foundation funds a fellowship for post graduate study at the royal drawing school, london, uk. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Don Bachardy
- Tina Mascara
- Katherine Bucknell
- Joel Morse
- Joe Rodota
- Gregory Evans
Questions people ask
Does The Christopher Isherwood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Christopher Isherwood Foundation give?
$27,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.
Who runs The Christopher Isherwood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Don Bachardy (President), Tina Mascara (Secretary), Katherine Bucknell (Executive Director) and Joel Morse (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Christopher Isherwood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.