Scot and Lance Karp Family
Scot and Lance Karp Family is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $254,538 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Wisconsin and California.
Scot and Lance Karp Family at a glance
In short: Scot and Lance Karp Family gave $255K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $254,538
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $14,973
- Median grant
- $6,296
- Total assets
- $456,592
- Primary geography
- California (68% 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 Scot and Lance Karp Family
- 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: 923 E Kilbourn Avenue Apt 1101, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (561) 414-7902
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Scot and Lance Karp Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pacific Life ($73K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 39 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 29% to recipients in Wisconsin. New York received 2% and Washington, DC, 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Scot and Lance Karp Family gives
- Giving grew 263% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 574% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $255K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Life Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $73,323 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Dap Health Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| McCallum Theater Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Rancho Mirage, CA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Palm Springs Film Festival Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $14,595 |
| The Center Palm Springs Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $11,200 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theater Palm Springs, CA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $8,334 |
| Jewish Funders Network New York, NY | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $6,296 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert Rancho Mirage, CA | Unrestricted grant in support of the organizatioin's exempt purpose | $6,200 |
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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 | $456,592 | $287,194 | $264,384 | $254,538 | 17 | $256,818 | $190,954 | $44,720 |
| 2023 | $423,975 | $182,667 | $98,936 | $98,697 | 20 | $98,697 | $29,185 | $25,960 |
| 2022 | $340,244 | $148,074 | $71,200 | $70,200 | 2 | $70,200 | $50,085 | $25,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Scot and Lance Karp Family reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 a medical center, arts and cultural organizations, a Jewish philanthropic network, and community organizations. Eisenhower Medical Center describes its mission as serving changing healthcare needs through patient care, education, and research. The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival says it organizes an annual festival for writers and readers and raises funds for that purpose. Jewish Funders Network says it helps philanthropists maximize the impact of their giving and shape responses to needs and challenges rooted in Jewish values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $254,538. Grants ranged from $100 to $73,323, with a median grant of $6,296. The largest awards included Pacific Life ($73,323), Eisenhower Medical Center ($50,000), DAP Health ($30,000), McCallum Theater ($25,000), Rancho Mirage Writers Festival ($15,000), and Palm Springs Film Festival ($14,595). The filing describes these grants as unrestricted support for the recipient organizations’ exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scot A. Karp as president and Lance Karp, Marjorie Margolies, and Blaine Minton as officers.
Scot and Lance Karp Family is led by Scot A. Karp, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scot A. Karp
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blaine Minton
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Karp
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Margolies
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Scot and Lance Karp Family
How much does Scot and Lance Karp Family give each year?
Scot and Lance Karp Family gave $255K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Scot and Lance Karp Family's typical grant size?
Scot and Lance Karp Family's median grant in 2025 was $6,296, and its average grant was $14,973, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Scot and Lance Karp Family give grants?
Scot and Lance Karp Family gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rancho Mirage, CA (5 grants), Palm Springs, CA (5 grants), Milwaukee, WI (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Scot and Lance Karp Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Scot and Lance Karp Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Scot and Lance Karp Family's largest grantees?
Scot and Lance Karp Family's largest 2025 grantees include Pacific Life ($73,323), Eisenhower Medical Center ($50,000) and Dap Health ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Scot and Lance Karp Family?
Scot and Lance Karp Family reported $457K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Scot and Lance Karp Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a medical center, arts and cultural organizations, a Jewish philanthropic network, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scot and Lance Karp Family?
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 Scot and Lance Karp Family's EIN?
Scot and Lance Karp Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2437335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Scot and Lance Karp Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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