Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn
Preselected recipients only
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 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$4.1 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$41.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 61 | $39.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 69 | $41.8 million |
How to apply
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn 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 Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 9 | $838,600 |
| Washington | 1 | $625,000 |
| New Mexico | 33 | $584,500 |
| Hawaii | 5 | $262,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $83,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $60,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ucsd Foundation | Healthy soils project | $1.0 million |
| Washington State University Foundation | Bee program | $625,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Donation | $200,000 |
| Occidental Arts & Ecology Center | Donation | $200,000 |
| Archangel Ancient Tree Archive | Donation | $150,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Donation | $150,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Donation | $150,000 |
| The Tibet Fund | Donation | $103,600 |
| Buddhist Global Relief | Donation | $100,000 |
| Kindle Project | Regenerative arts fund | $100,000 |
| The Cultural Conservancy | Donation | $100,000 |
| The Merwin Conservancy | Donation | $100,000 |
| World Connect | Donation | $100,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Limahuli | $75,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Garden | Kahuna | $75,000 |
| New Mexico Foundation | Yakanal at laguna pueblo | $51,500 |
| Attach Your Heart Foundation Co First Nations Development Institute | Donation | $50,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Donation | $50,000 |
| Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute | Donation | $50,000 |
| Health in Harmony | Donation | $50,000 |
| Kindle Project | Donation | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Rio grande water fund | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | Donation | $30,000 |
| Santa Fe Conservation Trust | Donation | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land - New Mexico | Donation | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land - USA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Conservation Legacy | Ancestral lands conservation corps | $28,000 |
| Four Corners Institute | Donation | $25,000 |
| St Vincent's Hospital Foundation | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Warmth Initiative Co Source Studio | Donation | $25,000 |
| Canticle Farm | Joanna macy project | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Donation | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Zen Center | Donation | $20,000 |
| The Food Depot | Donation | $20,000 |
| Alliance for the Earth | Donation | $10,000 |
| Amigo Bravos | Donation | $10,000 |
| Dilgo Khyentse Fellowship | Donation | $10,000 |
| Glas Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Donation | $10,000 |
| Kitchen Angels | Donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Altman
- Rafael Altman
Questions people ask
Does Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Altman (Director) and Rafael Altman (Director).
What does Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.