Munger Charitable Trust Number One
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 27-6085454 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.5M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$252,846
Total assets$154.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $491,088.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons | Kansas City, CA | (1) description: 2 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $1,221,336 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $1,550,460 |
| Greater Horizons | Kansas City, CA | (1) description: 990 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $450,411 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $522,864 |
| Greater Horizons | Kansas City, MO | (1) description: 950 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $397,188 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $491,088 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Pasadena, CA | (1) description: 486 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $197,855 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $258,377 |
| Our American Future Foundation | Washington, DC | (1) description: 550 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $36,476 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $252,846 |
| Westridge School for Girls Inc | Pasadena, CA | (1) description: 436 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $119,911 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $197,807 |
| Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles | Glendale, CA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | (1) description: 218 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $14,458 (3) method used to determine book value:… | $99,408 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,522,850 | 8 |
| 2023 | $250,162 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532239349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6085454
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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