Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation
The Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. In 2024, it reported giving to 12 charitable organizations, with all listed grants designated for operating support.
Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation at a glance
In short: Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation gave $23K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 92% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,473
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,956
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $99,979
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 92% first-time grantees (11 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1299 Ocean Ave 333, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 451-0744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The YMCA of Metro Los Angeles ($6K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 5% to New York recipients, and less than 1% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation open to new grantees?
92%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 12 grantees (92%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 732% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The YMCA of Metro Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Support of Operations | $6,200 |
| Givewell Oakland Oakland, CA | Support of Operations | $5,500 |
| La Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Support of Operations | $5,500 |
| KCRW Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA | Support of Operations | $1,200 |
| Wikipedia Foundation San Francisco, CA | Support of Operations | $1,040 |
| The Intercept New York, NY | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| CHP-11-99 Foundation Costa Mesa, CA | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Para Los Ninos Los Angeles, CA | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| The Ebell of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Support of Operations | $590 |
| Hollywood Heritage Museum Los Angeles, CA | Support of Operations | $240 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,979 | $50,000 | $23,993 | $23,473 | 12 | $23,473 | $3,206 |
| 2023 | $89,737 | $50,000 | $36,151 | $35,756 | 12 | $35,756 | $2,674 |
| 2022 | $72,904 | — | $51,390 | $51,045 | 14 | $51,045 | $4,620 |
| 2021 | $114,667 | $25,000 | $13,922 | $13,203 | 9 | $13,203 | $4,631 |
| 2020 | $100,435 | $100,000 | $10 | — | — | — | $227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a YMCA, a food bank, media and cultural organizations, and organizations serving children and families. Para Los Niños, which received $1,000, describes its mission as partnering with children, youth, and families through integrated education, wellness, support, and advocacy to address individual and systemic barriers and create pathways to success.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $23,473. Grants ranged from $100 to $6,200, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants were $6,200 to The YMCA of Metro Los Angeles, and $5,500 each to GiveWell Oakland and LA Food Bank. Other grants included $1,200 to KCRW Santa Monica and $1,040 to the Wikipedia Foundation. The listed grant purposes were support of operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John M. Keane as president and Cynthia Louise Chvatal as secretary.
Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation is led by John M. Keane, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John M. Keane
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Louise Chvatal
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation
How much does Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation give each year?
Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation gave $23K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 12 grants.
What is Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation's typical grant size?
Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,956, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation give grants?
Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Operations" (12 grants).
Who are Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation's largest grantees?
Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The YMCA of Metro Los Angeles ($6,200), Givewell Oakland ($5,500) and La Food Bank ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation?
Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation reported $100K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a YMCA, a food bank, media and cultural organizations, and organizations serving children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation's EIN?
Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1808971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chvatal-Keane Philanthropic Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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