Munger Charitable Trust Number Five
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 27-6085528 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.8M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$362,292
Total assets$136.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $158,305 and $1,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitp House Project | Palo Alto, CA | (1) description: 2 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $1,221,336 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $1,507,925 |
| Kitp House Project | Palo Alto, CA | General operating support. | $1,000,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | (1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $610,668 (3) method used to determine book value: average… | $770,517 |
| Calmatters | Sacramento, CA | (1) description: 730 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $334,698 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $362,292 |
| Calmatters | Sacramento, CA | (1) description: 1,212 shares of alibaba securities (2) book value: $121,115 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the… | $158,305 |
| Kitp House Project | Palo Alto, CA | (1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $458 (3) method used to determine book value: average of… | $477 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,799,516 | 6 |
| 2024 | $10,213,517 | 3 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642459349100519
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6085528
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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