Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based in Santa Monica, California, and is classified as a private foundation on its IRS filing. The Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica says donations to the charity support the club’s scholarships, grants, and events.
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc at a glance
In short: Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc gave $374K across 83 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $374,245
- +204.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 83
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,509
- +193.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $4,522,207
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7368, Santa Monica, CA 90406
Phone: (310) 451-4470
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($101K). Together the top 10 received $256K.
Organizations only. It also paid 60 grants to individuals ($72,245), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
375 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 372 grants of 375 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Santa Monica, California. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc gives
- Giving grew 160% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2019) to $374K (2025). In 2025 it made 83 grants totaling $374K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Santa Monica, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $100,500 |
| American Red Cross of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $100,000 |
| Santa Monica Police Activities League Santa Monica, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $16,325 |
| UCLA Circle K Los Angeles, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $7,500 |
| Santa Monica History Museum Santa Monica, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $6,000 |
| The Children's Lifesaving Foundation Santa Monica, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $5,000 |
| Elemental Music Santa Monica, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Childrens Fund Indianapolis, IN | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $5,000 |
| Santa Monica Family YMCA Santa Monica, CA | To Support Other Local Community Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,522,207 | $263,162 | $452,286 | $374,245 | 83 | $411,124 | $219,034 | $209,496 |
| 2024 | $4,412,979 | $277,206 | $186,657 | $122,735 | 80 | $149,315 | $242,238 | $205,146 |
| 2023 | $3,633,799 | $206,769 | $263,101 | $204,509 | 73 | $233,184 | $175,069 | $189,446 |
| 2022 | $3,441,498 | $158,747 | $208,034 | $143,665 | 73 | $168,409 | $123,627 | $192,744 |
| 2021 | $4,455,437 | $207,386 | $201,795 | $165,171 | 66 | — | $171,896 | $202,791 |
| 2020 | $3,876,754 | $183,924 | $219,205 | $167,225 | 71 | — | $148,572 | $180,591 |
| 2019 | $3,639,867 | $109,357 | $171,814 | $119,652 | 77 | — | $65,202 | $178,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc reported a distributable amount of $209K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica’s stated purpose is to support children and families in the community. Its website describes need-based academic scholarships for students pursuing college or vocational education, awards for middle- and high-school musicians and visual artists, student leadership programs, and youth activities such as an annual chess tournament.
The 2025 filing shows grants to community organizations including The Salvation Army, the an individual recipient, Santa Monica Police Activities League, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica. Other 2025 recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported: The Childrens Lifesaving Foundation says it serves underserved BIPOC youth and families experiencing homelessness; Elemental Music describes its work as youth music education; and Swim With Heart offers swim instruction and competitive swim training.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 83 grants totaling $374,245. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,500, with a median of $1,300. The largest awards were $100,500 to The Salvation Army and $100,000 to the an individual recipient. Other notable grants included $16,325 to Santa Monica Police Activities League, $7,500 to UCLA Circle K, and $6,000 each to Santa Monica History Museum and The Childrens Lifesaving Foundation.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Abeer Sweis as chairman; Maggie Hall as secretary; and Michael Flinkman as treasurer. Directors listed are Phyllis Baggesen, Neil Carrey, Jessica Handy, Charles Hernertson, Charlie Weise, Eula Fritz, and Kathy Irby. The Kiwanis Club’s website identifies Tony Antich as the club’s current president and grants committee chair.
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc is led by Abeer Sweis, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abeer Sweis
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Handy
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Carrey
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Baggesen
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hernertson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Weise
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eula Fritz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Irby
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Hall
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Flinkman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Michael Weber (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Valdivia (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Charles Wiese (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Segal (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Brock (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc
How much does Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc give each year?
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc gave $374K across 83 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 80 grants.
What is Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc's typical grant size?
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,300, and its average grant was $4,509, across 83 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc give grants?
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Monica, CA (15 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 83 grants with a stated purpose on Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024-2025 Kiwanis Award - Music" (27 grants), "To Support Other Local Community Organization" (23 grants) and "2024-2025 Kiwanis Award - Achievement" (22 grants).
Who are Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc's largest grantees?
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($100,500), American Red Cross of Santa Monica ($100,000) and Santa Monica Police Activities League ($16,325), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 60 grants to individuals ($72,245), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc?
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $411K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc fund?
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica’s stated purpose is to support children and families in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc's EIN?
Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3529896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Kiwanis Charities of Santa Monica Inc 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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