William H Kearns Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6199107 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$314K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
87% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sansum Clinic | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| Cottage Health System | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Ca Central Coast | Ventura, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Casa of Santa Barbara | Santa Maria, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Food for Needy | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Vna Health | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Calm | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Kusc | Los Angeles, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $447,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502769349100105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6199107
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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