The Karl Foundation

EIN 91-1362028 · WA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$215 Funds in WA, DC, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2024, The Karl Foundation based in WA paid 8 grants totaling $37.9K to 8 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $21.1K, with a median of $215. Its largest recipients included TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, and HILLEL FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$309,264
Giving (latest yr)
$37,916
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$215
Recipients
8
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Temple DE Hirsch Sinai$21,100
  • Jewish Family Service$15,000
  • Hillel Foundation$1,036
  • American Israel Public Affairs$250
  • Chabad Mercer Island$180

Where grants went

  • Washington$37,516 · 6 grants
  • District of Columbia$250 · 1 grant
  • New York$150 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Temple DE Hirsch Sinai
Seattle, WA
General Operations
$21,100
Jewish Family Service
Seattle, WA
General Operations
$15,000
Hillel Foundation
Seattle, WA
General Operations
$1,036
American Israel Public Affairs
Washington, DC
General Operations
$250
Chabad Mercer Island
Mercer Island, WA
General Operations
$180
High Peaks Hospice
Hudson Falls, NY
General Operations
$150
Seattle Children's Foundation
Seattle, WA
General Operations
$100
Seattle Humane Society
Bellevue, WA
General Operations
$100

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Karl 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, The Karl Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $37.9K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $21.1K (median $215).

Recent recipients include TEMPLE DE HIRSCH SINAI, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, HILLEL FOUNDATION, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Karl Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Karl 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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