Josephine de Karman Trust
Historical FunderPasadena, California · EIN 95-6019527 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | Pasadena Community Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 E Colorado Blvd Suite 810, Pasadena CA 91101 |
| Phone | 6267962097 |
| Form and materials | The trust has been dissolved and is no longer issuing awards. |
| Deadlines | See above statement. |
| Restrictions | See above statement. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Josephine de Karman Trust Fellowship Endowment - See statement 8 | $3,550,944 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Redwood City, CA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| UC Regents - UC Berkeley | Oakland, CA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| UC Regents - UC Santa Barbara | Oakland, CA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| UC Regents - UC Santa Cruz | Oakland, CA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,700,944 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 14, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202433199349104028
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6019527
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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