Karsh Family Foundation

EIN 13-7147287 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in NY, VA, CA +11
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Karsh Family Foundation based in CA paid 91 grants totaling $19.9M to 85 organizations across 14 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5.3M, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA - KARSH INSTITUTE OF DEMOCRACY, AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE - FACTS FOR PEACE, and KIPP FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$412,900,943
Giving (latest yr)
$19,864,519
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
91
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
85
States reached
14
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Virginia - Karsh Institute of Democracy$5,300,000
  • American Jewish Committee - Facts for Peace$5,000,000
  • Kipp Foundation$2,500,000
  • Teach for America (LA & National)$1,500,000
  • Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation$1,000,000

Where grants went

  • New York$8,040,000 · 16 grants
  • Virginia$5,310,000 · 2 grants
  • California$4,515,745 · 54 grants
  • Georgia$1,000,000 · 1 grant
  • Alaska$500,000 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$210,184 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (91)

University of Virginia - Karsh Institute of Democracy
Charlottesville, VA
Education
$5,300,000
American Jewish Committee - Facts for Peace
New York, NY
Philanthropic Activity
$2,500,000
Kipp Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Education
$2,500,000
American Jewish Committee - Facts for Peace
New York, NY
Philanthropic Activity
$2,500,000
Teach for America (LA & National)
New York, NY
Education
$1,500,000
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Philanthropic Activity
$1,000,000
Spelman College - Karsh Kipp II Scholarship Fund
Atlanta, GA
Education
$1,000,000
Headcount
New York, NY
Philanthropic Activity
$500,000
Sitka Sound Science Center
Sitka, AK
Philanthropic Activity
$250,000
Studio Museum IN Harlem
New York, NY
Arts
$250,000
New York Consolidated Inc (Center for Art Research and Alliances Inc)
New York, NY
Arts
$250,000
Sitka Sound Science Center
Sitka, AK
Philanthropic Activity
$250,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Karsh Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Karsh Family Foundation reported 91 itemized grants totaling $19.9M. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5.3M (median $10K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA - KARSH INSTITUTE OF DEMOCRACY, AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE - FACTS FOR PEACE, KIPP FOUNDATION, among 85 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Karsh Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Karsh Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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