Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 95-3529896 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
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
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $100,500 |
| American Red Cross of Santa Monica | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $100,000 |
| Santa Monica Police Activities League | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $16,325 |
| UCLA Circle K | Los Angeles, CA | To support other local community organization | $7,500 |
| Santa Monica History Museum | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $6,000 |
| The Children's Lifesaving Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Elemental Music | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Childrens Fund | Indianapolis, IN | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Santa Monica Family YMCA | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Swim With Heart | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $5,000 |
| Friends of Santa Monica Public Library | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $4,500 |
| A Sense of Home | Hawthorne, CA | To support other local community organization | $4,000 |
| No Limits for Deaf Children | Culver City, CA | To support other local community organization | $4,000 |
| Santa Monica Repertory Theater | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $4,000 |
| Smapa Samohi -Orchestra | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $4,000 |
| Samohi Grad Night | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $3,675 |
| Blind Children's Center | Los Angeles, CA | To support other local community organization | $3,000 |
| Rediscover Center Inc | Los Angeles, CA | To support other local community organization | $3,000 |
| Safe Parking LA | Los Angeles, CA | To support other local community organization | $3,000 |
| Santa Monica Pier Corporation | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $3,000 |
| Make Good | Los Angeles, CA | To support other local community organization | $2,500 |
| Asb Leadership | Santa Monica, CA | To support other local community organization | $2,000 |
The return also lists 60 grants to individuals ($72,245). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374,245 | 83 |
| 2023 | $122,735 | 80 |
| 2022 | $204,509 | 73 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632169349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3529896
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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