Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $11,571,401, with recipients including organizations in Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania.
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight at a glance
In short: Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight gave $11.6M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $681K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,571,401
- +48114.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +1600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $680,671
- +2736.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $145,504,999
- +133514.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (94% 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 Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight
- 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: 350 W Colorado Blvd Fifth Floor, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (310) 566-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our American Future Foundation ($5.8M). Together the top 10 received $11.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 23 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went primarily to recipients in Washington, DC, which accounted for 94% of grant dollars. Pennsylvania accounted for 3%, California and Ohio 1% each, and Nevada 0%, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight gives
- Giving grew 55002% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 184% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $11.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $11.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our American Future Foundation Washington, DC | (1) description: 9 shares of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $4,984,832 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 08/08/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $5,805,594 |
| Black Progressive Action Coalition Education Fund Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,755,346 |
| Everybody Votes Washington, DC | (1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $610,668 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 09/20/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $684,105 |
| Right to Vote Foundation Washington, DC | (1) description: 1 share of berkshire hathaway class a securities (2) book value: $610,668 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 09/24/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $681,393 |
| The Voter Project Fund Philadelphia, PA | (1) description: 644 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $262,179 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/30/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $293,500 |
| Right to Vote Foundation Washington, DC | (1) description: 620 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $244,570 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/02/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $282,996 |
| Institute for State Effectiveness Washington, DC | (1) description: 400 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $162,844 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/02/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $205,510 |
| South Asian Impact Foundation Washington, DC | (1) description: 220 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $89,564 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 10/02/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $101,923 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Voter Project Fund Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,504,999 | $128,699,032 | $11,583,958 | $11,571,401 | 17 | $11,581,411 | $411,762 | $6,287,391 |
| 2024 | $108,899 | $25,160 | $26,428 | $24,000 | 1 | $24,025 | $22,857 | $29,371 |
| 2023 | $110,167 | $22,208 | $28,350 | $26,000 | 1 | $26,000 | $19,958 | $24,040 |
| 2022 | $116,309 | $16,960 | $23,306 | $21,000 | 2 | $21,000 | $14,753 | $25,859 |
| 2021 | $122,655 | $15,180 | $21,210 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $13,980 | $20,700 |
| 2020 | $128,685 | $15,903 | $22,381 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $14,628 | $19,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight reported a distributable amount of $6.3M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions involve civic engagement and voting. The Black Progressive Action Coalition Education Fund describes its mission as empowering Black communities through issue and voter education and civic engagement. The Right to Vote Foundation says it works to defend voting rights and remove obstacles to voting, while The Voter Project Fund says it is dedicated to ensuring voters can cast ballots safely, securely, and conveniently. Voto Latino Foundation describes itself as a nonpartisan organization that educates and empowers Latino voters. The Institute for State Effectiveness says it works to close the governance gap, advance inclusive growth, and strengthen government capacity and accountability.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $11,571,401. The median grant was $100,000; grants ranged from $49,367 to $5,805,594.
The largest reported grants included $5,805,594 to Our American Future Foundation for general operating support, $2,755,346 to the Black Progressive Action Coalition Education Fund for a charitable purpose, $684,105 to Everybody Votes for general operating support, and $681,393 to the Right to Vote Foundation for general operating support. The Voter Project Fund received $293,500 for general operating support, and the Right to Vote Foundation also received a separate grant of $282,996 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William H. Borthwick was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight is led by William H. Borthwick, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William H. Borthwick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight
How much does Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight give each year?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight gave $11.6M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
What is Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight's typical grant size?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $680,671, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight give grants?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight gives mostly in District of Columbia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight's largest grantees?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight's largest 2025 grantees include Our American Future Foundation ($5,805,594), Black Progressive Action Coalition Education Fund ($2,755,346) and Right to Vote Foundation ($964,389 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight reported $145.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions involve civic engagement and voting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight?
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 Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight's EIN?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6085580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Munger Charitable Trust Number Eight 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 2020–2025
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