Munger Charitable Trust Number Two
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Pasadena, California. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $5,623,215, including support for a school, universities, cultural organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two at a glance
In short: Munger Charitable Trust Number Two gave $5.6M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $331K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,623,215
- +23330.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +1600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $330,777
- +1278.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $153,090,265
- +139695.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 Two
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation 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 Two funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union ($416K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $607K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($5,004,834), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that California recipients received 92% of grant dollars and Virginia recipients received 7%. Michigan and Hawaii each accounted for 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 Two gives
- Giving grew 26677% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $5.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,004,834 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union Mount Vernon, VA | (1) description: 983 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $65,202 (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: 07/05/2024 (6) purpose: general operating support | $401,275 |
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | (1) description: 48 shares of berkshire hathaway class b securities (2) book value: $22,030 (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: 05/02/2025 (6) purpose: general operating support | $25,856 |
| Rector Wardens & Vestrymen of St Matthews Parish Pacific Palisades, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery San Marino, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior Un Stanford, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union Mount Vernon, VA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Las Madrinas Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $153,090,265 | $128,412,835 | $5,655,846 | $5,623,215 | 17 | $5,641,953 | $83,792 | $6,696,816 |
| 2024 | $109,510 | $25,079 | $26,528 | $24,000 | 1 | $24,025 | $22,776 | $29,495 |
| 2023 | $110,959 | $22,216 | $28,350 | $26,000 | 1 | $26,000 | $19,966 | $24,225 |
| 2022 | $117,093 | $17,989 | $23,901 | $21,000 | 1 | $21,000 | $14,787 | $26,031 |
| 2021 | $123,006 | $15,246 | $21,357 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $14,046 | $20,783 |
| 2020 | $129,117 | $15,936 | $22,344 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $14,660 | $20,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Munger Charitable Trust Number Two reported a distributable amount of $6.7M 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among its grantees, the UCLA Foundation describes its role as enabling private donors to support UCLA’s academic and research work. The Honolulu Museum of Art says it creates experiences through the study, preservation, presentation, and creation of art. Las Madrinas says it supports Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, medical research, and other charitable and philanthropic initiatives.
Other 2025 recipients include the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, which describes its work as offering performances, media initiatives, and learning programs; St. Matthews Music Guild, which says it provides classical music and music outreach; and the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation, which says it supports the educational and charitable initiatives of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $5,623,215. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $4,694,673, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $4,694,673 and $310,161 to an individual recipient Dye School, and $401,275 to the Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union. The filing describes these gifts as Berkshire Hathaway securities and states that their purpose was general operating support.
Other reported grants included $60,000 to the UCLA Foundation; $25,856 to the Regents of the University of Michigan; $25,000 each to the Rector Wardens & Vestrymen of St Matthews Parish and the Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery; and $20,000 to the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. Additional grants included $15,000 to the Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, $10,000 each to Las Madrinas, an individual recipient Dye School, and the Honolulu Museum of Art, and $5,000 each to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and St. Matthews Music Guild.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William H Borthwick is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two 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 Two
How much does Munger Charitable Trust Number Two give each year?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two gave $5.6M 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 Two's typical grant size?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $330,777, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Munger Charitable Trust Number Two give grants?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), Mount Vernon, VA (2 grants) and Pacific Palisades, CA (2 grants).
Does Munger Charitable Trust Number Two give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of Munger Charitable Trust Number Two's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Munger Charitable Trust Number Two's largest grantees?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two's largest 2025 grantees include Mt Vernon Ladies Association of the Union ($416,275 across 2 grants), UCLA Foundation ($60,000) and Regents of the University of Michigan ($25,856), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($5,004,834), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Munger Charitable Trust Number Two?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two reported $153.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Munger Charitable Trust Number Two fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among its grantees, the UCLA Foundation describes its role as enabling private donors to support UCLA’s academic and research work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Munger Charitable Trust Number Two?
The foundation 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 Two's EIN?
Munger Charitable Trust Number Two's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6085478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Munger Charitable Trust Number Two 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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