The Alfred C Munger Foundation
The Alfred C Munger Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have stopped or be winding down its grantmaking.
The Alfred C Munger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alfred C Munger Foundation gave $64K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,575
- -99.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,575
- -82.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $63,575
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Alfred C Munger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This policy is stated in a filing marked as the organization’s final return, so it should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 350 W Colorado Blvd Fifth Floor, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (213) 683-8790
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alfred C Munger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California Santa Barbara ($64K).
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 82 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists all grant dollars as going to California. The sole recipient was the University of California Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2024) to $77.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | General | $63,575 |
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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 | — | $1,578,673 | $139,530 | $63,575 | 1 | $80,123 | $1,542,872 | $2,341,693 |
| 2023 | $38,599,955 | $27,950,764 | $7,117,930 | $6,676,034 | 18 | $6,677,409 | $27,923,770 | $1,213,015 |
| 2022 | $17,737,694 | $91,163,030 | $79,015,763 | $77,669,078 | 19 | $77,669,303 | $91,129,811 | $700,610 |
| 2021 | $5,546,985 | $47,363,006 | $47,256,898 | $46,519,594 | 21 | — | $47,322,154 | $318,031 |
| 2020 | $5,439,417 | $14,832,709 | $13,853,591 | $13,710,482 | 23 | — | $16,189,411 | $574,333 |
| 2019 | $4,460,298 | $1,676,811 | $3,083,465 | $3,023,996 | 22 | — | $1,237,502 | $698,025 |
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 September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $63,575. That grant, its only grant that year, went to the University of California Santa Barbara for general purposes. In 2023, it reported 18 grants totaling $6,676,034; in 2022, it reported 19 grants totaling $77,669,078.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wendy Munger as president/trustee through July 31; Molly Munger as CFO/trustee through July 31, 2024; and William H. Borthwick as president/trustee. It also lists Emilie Munger Ogden, Charles T. Munger Jr., Barry A. Munger, Philip R. Munger, and David B. Borthwick as trustees through July 31, 2024.
The Alfred C Munger Foundation is led by Wendy Munger, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Munger
President & Trustee
Secretary → President, 2023
President → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William H. Borthwick
President & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles T. Munger Jr.
Trustee
Trustee & President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Molly Munger
CFO & Trustee
CFO & Assistant Secretary → CFO & Secretary, 2023
CFO & Secretary → CFO & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Barry A. Munger
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David B. Borthwick
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Emilie Munger Ogden
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Philip R. Munger
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Esbenshade (2019–2020) — Trustee, Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Alfred C Munger Foundation
How much does The Alfred C Munger Foundation give each year?
The Alfred C Munger Foundation gave $64K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.7M across 18 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from The Alfred C Munger Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Alfred C Munger Foundation make grants?
The 2024 filing lists all grant dollars as going to California. The sole recipient was the University of California Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara, California.
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 2019–2024.
Does The Alfred C Munger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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