Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Cruz, California · EIN 94-3344492 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $7,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College Foundation | Aptos, CA | Endowed scholarship | $50,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Grad student support program | $11,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $7,000 |
| Homeless Garden Project | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $7,000 |
| Dientes Community Dental | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $7,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Cruz County | Scotts Valley, CA | General support | $7,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Nick chetkovich scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | Dreamers fund sa004 | $6,000 |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | Slug support | $6,000 |
| Center for Farmworker Families | Felton, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Encompass Community Services | Santa Cruz, CA | Fuerte wraparound program | $4,000 |
| Santa Cruz SPCA | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Monte | Seaside, CA | Family support services | $4,000 |
| Community Action Board | Watsonville, CA | Santa cruz county immigration project | $4,000 |
| Calvery Episcopal Church | Santa Cruz, CA | Labyrinth project | $1,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($53,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $105,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3344492
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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