Conkle Family Foundation
Conkle Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K.
Conkle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Conkle Family Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $31,250
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $6,250
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Conkle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Los Angeles Opera ($20K). Together the top 4 received $26K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Opera Los Angeles, CA | MUSIC | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Loyola High School Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Martin of Tours Catholic Church Los Angeles, CA | Religion | $750 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Education | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $851 | $32,361 | $31,250 | 5 | $971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Conkle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $971 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Conkle Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Christina Olesten
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
William Conkle
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Conkle Family Foundation
How much does Conkle Family Foundation give each year?
Conkle Family Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Conkle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Conkle Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,250, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Conkle Family Foundation give grants?
Conkle Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Conkle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Conkle Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Conkle Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Conkle Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Los Angeles Opera ($20,000), Loyola High School ($5,000) and St Martin of Tours Catholic Church ($750), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Conkle Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Conkle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $971 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Conkle Family Foundation's EIN?
Conkle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1848885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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