University Religious Conference
Preselected recipients only
University Religious Conference is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $175,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $546,580 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $175,000 | 7 | $13.4 million |
| 2023 | $546,580 | 8 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 8 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
University Religious Conference 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 University Religious Conference funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesley Foundation Serving UCLA | Member grant | $175,000 |
| Academy for Judaicm Christianm and | Member grant | $175,000 |
| Hillel at UCLA | Member grant | $175,000 |
| Unicamp UCLA | Member grant | $175,000 |
| University Catholic Center | Member grant | $175,000 |
| University Presbyterian Church | Member grant | $175,000 |
| Institute of Knowledge | Member grant | $25,000 |
| Muslim Student Association | Member grant | $19,354 |
Officers and trustees
- Reinhard Krauss
- Yvonne Ash
- Jamie Baca
- Rich Slavin
- Mick Deluca
- Randolph Dobbs
- Munir A Shaikh
- Adam Dawkins
- Usha Narasimhan
Questions people ask
Does University Religious Conference accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does University Religious Conference give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs University Religious Conference?
Its 2024 filing lists Reinhard Krauss (President), Yvonne Ash (Vice President), Jamie Baca (Vice President) and Rich Slavin (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does University Religious Conference fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.