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The Maria Altmann Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Calabasas, California · EIN 274739650

The Maria Altmann Family Foundation is a private foundation in Calabasas, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,200 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $107,900 the year before.

14% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$107,90035$665,050
2024$92,20035$630,550

How to apply

The Maria Altmann Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Maria Altmann Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California12$67,050
Washington16$11,500
Hawaii1$11,000
New Jersey1$550
Maryland1$500
New York1$500
District of Columbia2$350
Alaska1$150

Grants paid in 2024

All 35 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The UCLA Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Program activities$15,000
Zonta Club of Hanalei Foundation
Hanalei, HI
Program activities$11,000
Bet Tzedek the House of Justice
Los Angeles, CA
Program activities$10,000
La Opera
Los Angeles, CA
Program activities$10,000
The Music Center Spotlight
Los Angeles, CA
Program activities$10,000
USC Thornton School of Music
Los Angeles, CA
Program activities$10,000
SBV Water Polo Club
Ventura, CA
Program activities$6,000
Viewpoint Educational Foundation
Calabasas, CA
Program activities$5,000
Tacoma Community Boat Builders
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$4,300
Foss Waterway Seaport
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$1,800
Second City Chamber Series
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$1,500
Grand Tacoma Cine Club
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$600
Tacoma Historical Society
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$600
Save
Skillman, NJ
Program activities$550
Communities for A Healthy Bay
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$500
Doctors Without Borders USA Inc
Hagerstown, MD
Program activities$500
Tacoma Opera
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$500
UNICEF
New York, NY
Program activities$500
Aid NW
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$300
Gig Harbour Boatshop
Gig Harbor, WA
Program activities$250
Planned Parenthood
Los Angeles, CA
Program activities$250
Amnesty USA
Oakland, CA
Program activities$200
Epic
Arcata, CA
Program activities$200
Greenpeace Inc
Washington, DC
Program activities$200
KBTC Association - KBTC Public Television
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$200
KCTS 9 Television
Seattle, WA
Program activities$200
KNKX
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$200
Mary Bridge Children's Foundation
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$200
Natural Villages
Atascadero, CA
Program activities$200
Turtle Island Restoration Network
Forest Knolls, CA
Program activities$200
American Civil Liberties Union
Washington, DC
Program activities$150
Cape Decision Lighthouse Society
Juneau, AK
Program activities$150
Tacoma Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation
Tacoma, WA
Program activities$150
Gig Harbor Now
Gig Harbor, WA
Program activities$100
The Ripple Effect Inc
Spokane, WA
Program activities$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Maria Altmann Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Maria Altmann Family Foundation give?

$92,200 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs The Maria Altmann Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Philip Altmann (Director), James Altmann (Vice President), Margie Crain (Cfo) and Peter Altmann (Secretary).

What does The Maria Altmann Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.

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