William H Kearns Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William H Kearns Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $313,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$313,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $447,500 the year before.
31% 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 | $447,500 | 22 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $313,500 | 16 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
William H Kearns 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.
What William H Kearns Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $256,000 |
| New York | 2 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sansum Clinic | To further donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| Cottage Health System | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Fund | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Ca Central Coast | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Casa of Santa Barbara | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Food for Needy | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Vna Health | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Calm | To further donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Kusc | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Mondschein
- Maxine D Prisyon
- Joshua Mondschein
- Lorna Goldberg
- Kevin Palmer
Questions people ask
Does William H Kearns Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William H Kearns Foundation give?
$313,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William H Kearns Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Mondschein (Vice President), Maxine D Prisyon (President), Joshua Mondschein (Treasurer) and Lorna Goldberg (Asst Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William H Kearns Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.