THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATIONClosed
Closed
LOS ANGELES, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-1342811
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Closed
This organization closed in 2016. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Bruce Karatz Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to establish connections for potential funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$739K
36%
THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
WASHINGTON, DC
$623.9K
30%

HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES
Los Angeles, CA
$110K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$2.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,150. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2016, THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $802 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2016, THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, and HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE BRUCE KARATZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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