Karsten Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4247359 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$203K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $20,000 |
| Project Shema | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Rock the Vote | Washington, DC | Public support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Public support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Down Home North Carolina | Burlington, NC | Public support of organization mission | $12,500 |
| Democracy North Carolina | Morrisville, NC | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Forward Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Mi Familia Vota | Phoenix, AZ | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Michigan Voices | Detroit, MI | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Montana Women Vote | Missoula, MT | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Public Wise Inc | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Somos Siembra Nc | Greensboro, NC | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Spread the Vote | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| T'ruah | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Voter Participation Project | Washington, DC | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| For the Next Generation Israel Endowment Funds | New York, NY | Public support of organization mission | $7,500 |
| Ride Share 2 Vote | Dallas, TX | Public support of organization mission | $6,500 |
| Everyorg | San Francisco, CA | Public support of organization mission | $575 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Inc | Beaverton, OR | Public support of organization mission | $520 |
| Academy for Jewish Religion Ca | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization mission | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,845 | 21 |
| 2023 | $161,025 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502869349100040
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4247359
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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