The Alfred C Munger Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Pasadena, CA EIN: 95-2462103

The Alfred C. Munger Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California, established in 1965. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since January 1967. The foundation is a philanthropic organization that provides grants to educational institutions, museums, hospitals, and other charitable organizations.

Key facts about The Alfred C Munger Foundation

EIN: 95-2462103
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $63,575
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $63,575
Median grant: $63,575
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

How The Alfred C Munger Foundation gives

Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 3% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$64K

-99.0% YoY

Grant Count

-94.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$64K

-82.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alfred C Munger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving primarily supports higher education, with additional funding directed toward museums and hospitals. The foundation supports a diverse range of subject areas including:

Arts and culture
Museums
Education (higher education, graduate and professional education, law education)
Health care (in-patient medical care and hospital care)
Information and communications
Libraries
Human services

Grantmaking

Based on recent filings, the foundation's grantmaking activity shows:

Grant Range

**: Historically from $1,000 to $5.4 million

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has funded projects across multiple U.S. locations, including:

California cities: Burbank, Los Angeles, Mount Vernon, Oakland, Pasadena, San Marino, Santa Barbara, Stanford
Other states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Virginia, Washington

Grant Distribution by State

California $64K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut Massachusetts Nebraska Virginia Washington

Cities

Los AngelesSanta BarbaraPasadenaBurbankMount VernonOaklandOmahaSan MarinoStanfordCambridegeSeattleArcadiaBeverly HillsCambridgeFairfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Financial data varies across filing years:

2024: Revenue of $1.58 million; expenses of $140,000; total assets of $0; total liabilities of $0
2022: Assets of $51 million; distributions of $6.7 million; contributions of $28 million
2015: Revenue of $2,553,632; expenses of $958,039; assets of $6,982,917

More recent data indicates assets of approximately $38.6 million with annual expenses around $7.1 million and revenue of approximately $27.9 million.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$38,599,955	$17,737,694
Revenue	$1,578,673	$27,950,764	$91,163,030
Expenses	$139,530	$7,117,930	$79,015,763
Qualifying Distributions	$80,123	$6,677,409	$77,669,303
Net Investment Income	$1,542,872	$27,923,770	$91,129,811
Distributable Amount	$2,341,693	$1,213,015	$700,610

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

82 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of California Santa Barbara ($63,575).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara, CA	GENERAL	$63,575

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

Charles T. Munger — Trustee and President (serves on a voluntary basis without compensation)
Wendy Munger — President (serves on a voluntary basis without compensation)
Molly Munger — CFO/Secretary (serves on a voluntary basis without compensation)

Charles T. Munger is Vice-Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Corporation. The foundation was founded by Charles T. Munger and Nancy B. Munger, along with Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wendy Munger	President/Trustee Through 7/31	—	—
Molly Munger	CFO/Trustee Through 7/31/2024	—	—
William H Borthwick	President/Trustee	1	—
Emilie Munger Ogden	Trustee Thru 7/31/2024	—	—
Charles T Munger Jr	Trustee Thru 7/31/2024	—	—
Barry a Munger	Trustee Thru 7/31/2024	—	—
Philip R Munger	Trustee Thru 7/31/2024	—	—
David B Borthwick	Trustee Thru 7/31/2024	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported significant cultural and research initiatives, including a $40 million donation to The Huntington Library and Museum in California to create Scholars Grove, a residential community for visiting research fellows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Alfred C Munger Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving primarily supports higher education, with additional funding directed toward museums and hospitals. The foundation supports a diverse range of subject areas including: • Arts and culture • Museums • Education (higher education, graduate and professional education, law education) • Health care (in-patient medical care and hospital care) • Information and communications • Libraries • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from The Alfred C Munger Foundation?

Based on recent filings, the foundation's grantmaking activity shows: • **2024 giving**: $63,575 in total distributions across 1 grant • **2022 giving**: $6.7 million in distributions across 18 grants • **Grant range**: Historically from $1,000 to $5.4 million • **Median grant size**: $13,000 (2022 data) • **Application policy**: Does not accept unsolicited applications; operates on an invite-only basis The foundation filed a final return as of 2024.

Where does The Alfred C Munger Foundation make grants?

The foundation has funded projects across multiple U.S. locations, including: • **California cities**: Burbank, Los Angeles, Mount Vernon, Oakland, Pasadena, San Marino, Santa Barbara, Stanford • **Other states**: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Virginia, Washington

What size grants does The Alfred C Munger Foundation award?

In 2024, The Alfred C Munger Foundation awarded 1 grant totaling $64K — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Alfred C Munger Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Alfred C Munger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Alfred C Munger Foundation's EIN?

The Alfred C Munger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2462103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.