Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation
The Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Cruz, California. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations, including colleges and universities, food and housing organizations, and providers of community services.
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation gave $182K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,000
- +72.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +59.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $631,063
- -34.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation
- 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: 518 Olive St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 458-9538
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cabrillo College Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 115 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Maryland. Listed California recipients include organizations in Santa Cruz County and grants to institutions in Aptos and Berkeley.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 127% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 220% 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 $77K (2020) to $182K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College Foundation Aptos, CA | Endowed Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | Grad Student Support Program | $11,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Homeless Garden Project Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Watsonville, CA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Dientes Community Dental Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Hospice of Santa Cruz County Scotts Valley, CA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Next Door Solutions to Domestic VIO San Jose, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | Nick Chetkovich Scholarship Fund | $6,000 |
| Housing Matters Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $631,063 | $41,801 | $187,660 | $182,000 | 26 | $184,993 | $38,665 | $84,066 |
| 2023 | $956,813 | $69,417 | $108,040 | $105,500 | 24 | $107,450 | $38,869 | $82,523 |
| 2022 | $995,436 | $31,682 | $87,182 | $84,500 | 23 | $86,420 | $31,142 | $67,585 |
| 2021 | $1,050,936 | $57,068 | $82,925 | $80,000 | 21 | $80,000 | $24,734 | $71,870 |
| 2020 | $1,075,793 | $60,446 | $79,490 | $77,000 | 21 | — | $27,956 | $62,849 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K 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 an endowed scholarship, graduate student support, named scholarship and student-support funds, and general support for charitable organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of work represented among its recipients. Cabrillo College Foundation says it provides private support for scholarships, emergency student aid, mentoring, youth college access, and academic programs and facilities. Homeless Garden Project describes its work as providing transitional employment and training for people experiencing homelessness. Housing Matters says it provides emergency and transitional services to homeless individuals in Santa Cruz County. Other recipients describe work in food access, affordable housing, hospice and palliative care, and support for UC Santa Cruz.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $182,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,500.
The largest listed grant was $50,000 to Cabrillo College Foundation for an endowed scholarship. Other notable grants included $11,000 to UC Berkeley Foundation for a graduate student support program; $7,000 each to Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay, Homeless Garden Project, Second Harvest Food Bank, Dientes Community Dental, and Hospice of Santa Cruz County for general support; and $6,000 each to Housing Matters for general support and UC Santa Cruz Foundation for the Dreamers Fund and Slug Support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Chetkovich as CFO, Carol A. Chetkovich as CEO, John M. Chetkovich as Vice President, and Katheryn A. Chetkovich as Secretary.
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation is led by Carol A. Chetkovich, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol A. Chetkovich
CEO
Vice President → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M. Chetkovich
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katheryn A. Chetkovich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Chetkovich
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation
How much does Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation give each year?
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation gave $182K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106K across 24 grants.
What is Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,000, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation give grants?
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Cruz, CA (12 grants), Watsonville, CA (4 grants), Aptos, CA (2 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cabrillo College Foundation ($50,000), Uc Berkeley Foundation ($17,000 across 2 grants) and Uc Santa Cruz Foundation ($12,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation?
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation reported $631K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include an endowed scholarship, graduate student support, named scholarship and student-support funds, and general support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation?
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 Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation's EIN?
Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3344492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael & Alice Chetkovich 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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Grantable. (2026). Michael & Alice Chetkovich Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-and-alice-chetkovich-foundation-morg_1d1d62edd4084fda9ff6cc0f001a1d73
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