Karsten Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-4247359
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Karsten Family Foundation has awarded 224 grants totaling $1,461,637 to organizations in New York, Maryland and 18 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $18 to $25,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,461,637
Total Assets
$1,124,964
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 62%
13 of 21 recipients (62%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
New York
Grants are geographically diversified with 28% in New York and funding distributed across 20 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (79%), Yonkers (13%), Brooklyn (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+115%
Strong 115% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Karsten Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Jewish Religion Ca | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Democracy North Carolina | $10,000 | Morrisville, NC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Down Home North Carolina | $12,500 | Burlington, NC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Everyorg | $575 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| For The Next Generation Israel Endowment Funds | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Forward Montana Foundation | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Hias | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Mi Familia Vota | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Michigan Voices | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Montana Women Vote | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds Inc | $520 | Beaverton, OR, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Project Shema | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Public Wise Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Ride Share 2 Vote | $6,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Rock The Vote | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Somos Siembra Nc | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Spread The Vote | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| T'ruah | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Voter Participation Project | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2024 |
| Anti-defamation League | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Aprodeca | $1,000 | Yonkers, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Fighting Online Antisemitism | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Friends Of United Hatzalah | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Hias | $15,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $15,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| J Street Education Fund | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Jewish National Fund | $15,000 | Van Nuys, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds Inc | $525 | Beaverton, OR, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Project Shema | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Public Wise Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| The Als Association Golden West Chapter | $2,500 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $22,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| T'ruah | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2023 |
| Aprodeca | $1,250 | Yonkers, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Hias | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| J Street Education Fund | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Mercy Corps | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Movement Voter Project | $10,000 | Northamptonm, MA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds Inc | $15,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Public Wise Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Rock The Vote | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Voter Participation Project Education Fund Inc | $10,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Whole Woman's Health Alliance | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Aprodeca | $1,250 | Yonkers, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Hias | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| J Street Education Fund | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Mercy Corps | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Movement Voter Project | $10,000 | Northamptonm, MA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds Inc | $15,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Public Wise Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Rock The Vote | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Voter Participation Project Education Fund Inc | $10,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Whole Woman's Health Alliance | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Aprodeca | $1,250 | Yonkers, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Hias | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| J Street Education Fund | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Mercy Corps | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Movement Voter Project | $10,000 | Northamptonm, MA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds Inc | $15,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Public Wise Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Rock The Vote | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Save The Children | $5,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Voter Participation Project Education Fund Inc | $10,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Whole Woman's Health Alliance | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Aprodeca | $1,000 | Yonkers, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Coalition To Stop Violence Against Native Women | $2,500 | Albuquerque, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Congregation Shirat Ha Yam Annual Fund | $258 | Swampscott, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Hias | $4,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Hopa Mountain | $2,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Indian Law Resource Center | $3,000 | Helena, MT, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Integrity First For America | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| International Refugee Committee Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| J Street Education Fund | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Jane's Due Process | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Kids In Need Of Defense (kind) | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Lilith Fund | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Movement Voter Project | $7,000 | Northamptonm, MA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Naral Pro-choice America | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Repairers Of The Breach | $7,000 | Mount Holly, NJ, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Rock The Vote | $7,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $20,500 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| The Brigid Alliance | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| The People Concern (fka Opcc) | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Voter Participation Project Education Fund Inc | $7,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Western Kentucky Relief Fund | $1,000 | Frankfort, KY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2021 |
| Alliance For Science And Technology Research In America (astra) | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Anti-defamation League Foundation | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Aprodeca | $1,000 | Yonkers, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Black Woman's Blueprint Inc | $1,500 | Boonville, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | $12,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $1,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Equality Now | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Family Promise Of Sacremento | $2,500 | Sacremento, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Hias | $4,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Indivisible Civics | $7,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| International Refugee Committee Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| J Street Education Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Kids In Need Of Defense (kind) | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | $875 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Loveland Foundation Inc | $1,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $2,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Naral Pro-choice America | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Repairers Of The Breach | $7,000 | Mount Holly, NJ, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Rock The Vote | $7,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| The People Concern (fka Opcc) | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Tides Foundation | $7,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Voter Participation Project Education Fund Inc | $7,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| World Wildlife Fund - Koala Bear Rescue | $2,066 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2020 |
| Aprodeca | $1,000 | Yonkers, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Equality Now | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Hias | $2,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| J Street Education Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Kids In Need Of Defense | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | $875 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Naral Pro-choice America | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| National Widowers Organization | $60 | Chilmark, MA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Oceana | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| The People Concern (fka Opcc) | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| The Refugee And Immigrant Center For Education And Legal Services | $4,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| The Retina Vitreous Foundation | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2019 |
| Actblue | $2,500 | Somerville, MA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Alexandria House | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Aprodeca | $1,000 | Yonkers, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Blessings In A Backpack | $200 | Louisville, KY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| California Fire Foundation | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Equality Now | $840 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | $1,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee | $100 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Kids In Need Of Defense | $3,335 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | $850 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Manhattan Distric Attorney | $100 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| National Park Foundation | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Nola | $160 | New Orleans, LA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Rake | $3,335 | Cleveland, OH, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Rock The Vote | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| The Brennan Center For Justice | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| The People Concern (fka Opcc) | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| The Serengeti Foundation | $1,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| The Voter Participation Center | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Treepeople | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Urban Justice Center | $3,335 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Women For Women | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2018 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $12,750 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | $925 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Naral Pro Choice America | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Social And Environmental Entrepreneurs | $3,500 | Calabasas, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| The People Concern (fka Opcc) | $12,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Syrian American Medical Society Foundation | $1,000 | Canfield, OH, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Romero Institute | $1,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Green America | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Equality Now | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Global Giving | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Relief | $1,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| California Academy Of Science | $300 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Mitch Paradise (shomrei Torah) | $18 | West Hills, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Redwood Credit Union Community Fund | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Environmental Integrity | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| California Science Center | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Pef Israel Endorsement Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2017 |
| Naral Pro Choice America | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Lacma | $250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Buildincor | $2,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | $500 | Gurnee, IL, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Women Make Movies | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| The Urban Grassroots Outreach | $250 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Leo Baeck Temple | $2,235 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Apro Deca | $200 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Academy For Jewish Religion | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Tree People | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| San Francisco Film Society | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Polaris Project | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| Social And Environmental Entrepreneurs | $3,500 | Calabasas, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
| The People Concern (fka Opcc) | $20,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Public Support Of Organization Mission | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Karsten Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 95-4247359 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 11693 SAN VICENTE BLVD 299 Los Angeles, CA 90049-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Karsten Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director/cfo | Liza Karsten-nienaltow |
|---|---|
| Director/secretary | Thomas Karsten Jr |
| Director/president | Lesley Karsten |
Forms 990-PF
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February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.