The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation is a private foundation in Chula Vista, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.5 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$5.0 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$233 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
48% 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 | $5.8 million | 30 | $231 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 29 | $233 million |
How to apply
The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp 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 Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $3.5 million |
| Tennessee | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $95,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $95,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $80,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic Impact Foundation | Childhood drowning prevention initiative; earth focus initiative; impact philanthropy; center for eco-cultural studies (save asian elephants project) | $2.5 million |
| Catalyst Philanthropy Fund | "skilled careers coalition and big brothers big sisters san diego partnership ($80,000)skilled careers coalition ($450,000)" | $530,000 |
| Love One International | General support | $400,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | "y-strong girls ($30,000); swimming with diverse abilities ($50,000); annual campaign goal ($20,000); camp ($95,000); well-being ($55,000) | $250,000 |
| Wildcoast | "mangrove restoration in la paz bay, mexico ($50,000)mangrove restoration in oaxaca & chiapas ($50,000)conserving sea turtles in mexico ($50,000)" | $150,000 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | Sharp mary birch's nicu parent bedside engagement in neurodevelopment (bend) program | $100,000 |
| Emeril Lagasse Foundation | Aarn snchez impact fund - culinary scholarships | $95,000 |
| Xerces Society Inc | Polinator policy project | $95,000 |
| Easter Seals Southern California Inc | Autism communications devices | $85,000 |
| Four Paws International Inc | Ending dog meat trade in cambodia project | $80,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | Support for joyjars | $60,000 |
| Raptor Resource Project | Philippine eagle foundation | $60,000 |
| Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation | Catalina island white abalone project | $60,000 |
| The Ecology Center | Educating & training the next generation program | $55,000 |
| Empowers Africa Inc | Kenya wildlife trust | $50,000 |
| Hooper Collective Inc | Project hiu | $50,000 |
| One Generation Alliance Inc | Rancho la hermosa orphanage | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Sardi - river dolphins program | $50,000 |
| Baja California Spay Neuter Foundation | Spay a stray program | $40,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of San Diego County | Matching grant for project accelerate program | $40,000 |
| The Animal Pad | Spay a stray program | $40,000 |
| Riverside Conservancy Inc | Save seagrass. Save manatees program | $30,000 |
| Planet Indonesia | Saving orangutan and pangolins with fire free farming villages | $25,000 |
| Waterways | Mangrove restoration in belize | $25,000 |
| Cat Action Treasury Inc | "pesca abc - ghost gear cleanup project ($9,000)pesca abc - sea lion entanglement monitoring project ($12,000)" | $21,000 |
| Friends of Humane Services in Tijuana | Spay a stray program | $20,000 |
| Grandma Lulu's Table | General support | $7,500 |
| Fine Feathered Friends Foundation | Pet parrot relocation | $5,000 |
| National Latino Peace Officers Association San Diego City Chapter | Dinner with youth holiday event | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernestina Alonso
- Ernestina Kreutzkamp
- Fernanda Alonso
Questions people ask
Does The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ernestina Alonso (President), Ernestina Kreutzkamp (Chairman/Secretary) and Fernanda Alonso (Treasurer).
What does The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and education.