Quick Summary
Name: Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $10,918,513 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $2,089,600 |
| Average Grant | $606,584 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Address: Mill Valley, CA Website: No public website available Note: The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Geographic Focus
- Primary focus: California and Washington D.C.
- Additional funding areas: Georgia, Indiana
- Geographic emphasis includes major California cities such as San Francisco and Oakland
Funding Priorities
- Education: Support for universities and educational institutions
- Health Care: Hospitals and healthcare organizations (reflecting founder Paul Kalmanovitz's legacy)
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking: Supporting other charitable organizations
What They Don't Fund
- Unsolicited applications (only funds preselected organizations)
- Specific exclusions not publicly available
Application Method
Invitation Only: The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests. They only make contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Organizations must have an existing relationship or connection with the foundation trustees.
Management: Foundation is managed by trustees Bernard Orsi, Lou Giraudo, Dan Giraudo, and Mark Orsi.
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