KLM Foundation
KLM Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 253 grants totaling $5,138,253, including grants to schools, universities, and charitable organizations.
KLM Foundation at a glance
In short: KLM Foundation gave $5.1M across 253 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,138,253
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 253
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,309
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $113,922,592
- +10.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (25 of 237, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (86% 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 KLM 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: 10100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 610, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 551-9980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KLM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was USC Caruso Catholic Center ($1.0M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,193 grants of 1,271 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Other leading recipient states were the District of Columbia (3%), New York (2%), Maryland (1%), and South Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 253 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is KLM Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 237 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $3.9M (2020) to $5.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 253 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marymount High School Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000,000 |
| USC Caruso Catholic Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $250,000 |
| Loyola High School Los Angeles, CA | General | $250,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | General | $250,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | General | $250,000 |
| The Sisters of Social Service Encino, CA | General | $100,000 |
| USC Libraries Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle Catholic Commu Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General | $50,000 |
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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 | $113,922,592 | $10,304,793 | $5,763,260 | $5,138,253 | 253 | $5,243,870 | $9,462,771 | $4,697,528 |
| 2023 | $103,388,474 | $3,163,559 | $5,712,142 | $5,102,453 | 242 | $5,188,060 | $2,219,557 | $4,134,185 |
| 2022 | $90,908,860 | $2,521,955 | $5,847,206 | $5,151,400 | 250 | $5,219,655 | $3,217,549 | $4,107,240 |
| 2021 | $114,072,777 | $13,291,228 | $5,197,599 | $4,751,800 | 259 | $4,852,830 | $11,235,280 | $4,272,303 |
| 2020 | $103,622,665 | $8,859,147 | $5,222,407 | $3,896,450 | 267 | — | $5,991,537 | $3,227,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KLM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.7M 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 include support for educational institutions, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. Among the grantees described in their own words, Georgetown University says it promotes understanding through sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. The California Science Center Foundation says it aims to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning; Homeboy Industries says it provides hope, training, and support to formerly incarcerated and formerly gang-involved people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 253 grants totaling $5,138,253. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,000,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $1,000,000 each to Marymount High School and USC Caruso Catholic Center, and $250,000 each to Catholic Education Foundation, Loyola High School, Loyola Marymount University, and Santa Clara University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathleen L. McCarthy as trustee.
KLM Foundation is led by Kathleen L. McCarthy, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen L. McCarthy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 KLM Foundation
How much does KLM Foundation give each year?
KLM Foundation gave $5.1M across 253 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 242 grants.
What is KLM Foundation's typical grant size?
KLM Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $20,309, across 253 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KLM Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does KLM Foundation give grants?
KLM Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% 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 (96 grants), Washington, DC (16 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (6 grants).
Does KLM Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of KLM Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (253 of 253) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KLM Foundation's largest grantees?
KLM Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include USC Caruso Catholic Center ($1,008,250 across 3 grants), Marymount High School ($1,000,000) and Santa Clara University ($260,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KLM Foundation?
KLM Foundation reported $113.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KLM Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational institutions, community organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KLM 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 KLM Foundation's EIN?
KLM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4682685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KLM 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). KLM Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/klm-foundation-morg_0d23d670957a46d89ae61b042d7e326f
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