Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, an individual recipient In 2024, it reported 69 grants totaling $4,101,100 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as environmental conservation, humanitarian response, and arts and community projects.
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn at a glance
In short: Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn gave $4.1M across 69 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), top state California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,101,100
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 69
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,436
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $26,358,637
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (14 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (35% 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 Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 Lincoln Avenue Suite 301, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 983-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ucsd Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 287 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as 35% to California, 20% to New York, 15% to Washington, 14% to an individual recipient, and 6% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 64 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 69 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ucsd Foundation La Jolla, CA | Healthy Soils Project | $1,000,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation Pullman, WA | Bee Program | $625,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Donation | $200,000 |
| Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Occidental, CA | Donation | $200,000 |
| Archangel Ancient Tree Archive Copemish, MI | Donation | $150,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Donation | $150,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Donation | $150,000 |
| The Tibet Fund New York, NY | Donation | $103,600 |
| Buddhist Global Relief Carmel, NY | Donation | $100,000 |
| Kindle Project Santa Fe, NM | Regenerative Arts Fund | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,358,637 | $4,852,638 | $4,956,557 | $4,101,100 | 69 | $4,491,716 | $4,429,521 | $1,953,268 |
| 2023 | $26,358,709 | $1,726,681 | $4,006,389 | $3,354,900 | 61 | $3,592,332 | $1,397,646 | $1,886,238 |
| 2022 | $29,478,929 | $4,121,959 | $3,931,517 | $3,330,350 | 55 | $3,522,056 | $3,809,503 | $1,973,697 |
| 2021 | $27,201,618 | $3,082,300 | $2,852,373 | $2,396,500 | 47 | $2,492,045 | $2,435,127 | $1,939,054 |
| 2020 | $22,536,794 | $2,655,389 | $1,734,864 | $1,462,000 | 55 | — | $827,662 | $1,455,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 with varied missions. For example, Washington State University Foundation, which received $625,000, says it promotes and stewards private support for Washington State University and its regional campuses. The International Rescue Committee, recipient of $200,000, says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, recipient of $150,000, describes its work as propagating, archiving, and reforesting with old-growth tree propagules.
Other 2024 recipients include the National Tropical Botanical Garden, whose stated mission is to conserve tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage through research, conservation, and education; the New Mexico Foundation, which says it works to ensure government accountability to voters and taxpayers; and the Center for Biological Diversity, which says it works to protect species and the lands, waters, and climate they need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 69 grants totaling $4,101,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $1,000,000 to UCSD Foundation for a Healthy Soils Project; $625,000 to Washington State University Foundation for a Bee Program; and $200,000 each to the International Rescue Committee and Occidental Arts & Ecology Center. Other large grants included $150,000 each to Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, Doctors Without Borders, and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Altman and Rafael Altman as directors.
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Altman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rafael Altman
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn
How much does Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn give each year?
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn gave $4.1M across 69 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 61 grants.
What is Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's typical grant size?
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $59,436, across 69 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn that year got $21K on average.
Where does Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn give grants?
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Washington (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (24 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Kalaheo, HI (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (53 grants) and "Travel Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's largest grantees?
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's largest 2024 grantees include Ucsd Foundation ($1,000,000), Washington State University Foundation ($625,000) and International Rescue Committee ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn?
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn reported $26.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Washington State University Foundation, which received $625,000, says it promotes and stewards private support for Washington State University and its regional campuses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's EIN?
Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0470898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jonathan-and-kathleen-altman-fndtn-morg_b6d245755af7469fb5b5e92c09feba60
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