The Carmelo 3 Foundation
The Carmelo 3 Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain View, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants for charitable purposes to organizations working in areas including arts and culture, education, community services, and LGBTQ+ rights.
The Carmelo 3 Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carmelo 3 Foundation gave $56K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,349
- +50.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,105
- +88.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $549,068
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (24 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Carmelo 3 Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request to Laurie Biros. Include a description of charitable activities, the purpose or request, LA Department of Social Services campaign verification, and any other information requested by the foundation. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Laurie Biros
Mailing address: 61 Olive Court, Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: (650) 575-2625
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carmelo 3 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation ETZ Chayim Palo Alto ($19K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 231 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 64% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (13%), Texas (7%), Massachusetts (5%), and Georgia (4%). Listed recipients also included organizations in New York, Washington, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Carmelo 3 Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 51 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $802; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $519 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation ETZ Chayim Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $19,066 |
| La Jolla Music Society La Jolla, CA | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Caring for Cambodia Austin, TX | Charitable | $2,800 |
| San Diego LGBT San Diego, CA | Charitable | $2,650 |
| Fire Volleyball Club Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hands for Life - Kensing San Diego, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Star of the Sea Foundation Key West, FL | Charitable | $1,560 |
| Wesley House Key West, FL | Charitable | $1,083 |
| Lucy Love Bus Amesbury, MA | Charitable | $1,031 |
| Montessori Children's School of Key West Key West, FL | Charitable | $1,021 |
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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 | $549,068 | $45,663 | $86,860 | $56,349 | 51 | $59,849 | $35,131 | $46,464 |
| 2023 | $578,891 | $11,417 | $104,171 | $37,468 | 64 | $40,062 | $3,075 | $41,917 |
| 2022 | $671,645 | $33,656 | $90,275 | $39,526 | 56 | $40,726 | $26,531 | $45,998 |
| 2021 | $728,264 | $14,270 | $95,014 | $55,084 | 60 | $58,264 | $6,365 | $53,891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carmelo 3 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. La Jolla Music Society describes its work as presenting high-quality arts programming and making its performing arts center an inclusive community hub. Caring for Cambodia says it uses education to support students, families, and communities. Star of the Sea Foundation says it provides goods and services to indigent and underprivileged Key West residents at no cost. Other grantees include Montessori Children’s School of Key West, which provides preschool education and childcare, and the Human Rights Campaign, which works to advance social welfare and equality for LGBTQ+ people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 51 grants totaling $56,349. Grants ranged from $77 to $19,066, with a median of $500. The largest listed awards were $19,066 to Congregation Etz Chayim Palo Alto, $4,500 to La Jolla Music Society, $2,800 to Caring for Cambodia, $2,650 to San Diego LGBT, and $2,000 each to Fire Volleyball Club and Hands for Life - Kensing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Parker as President & CEO, Laurie Biros as Treasurer & CFO, and Amanda Brooks as Vice President.
The Carmelo 3 Foundation is led by Julie Parker, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Parker
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Brooks
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Biros
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Carmelo 3 Foundation
How much does The Carmelo 3 Foundation give each year?
The Carmelo 3 Foundation gave $56K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 64 grants.
What is The Carmelo 3 Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carmelo 3 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,105, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Carmelo 3 Foundation that year got $802 on average.
Where does The Carmelo 3 Foundation give grants?
The Carmelo 3 Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key West, FL (10 grants), San Diego, CA (6 grants), Palo Alto, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Carmelo 3 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on The Carmelo 3 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (51 grants).
Who are The Carmelo 3 Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carmelo 3 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation ETZ Chayim Palo Alto ($19,066), La Jolla Music Society ($4,500) and Caring for Cambodia ($2,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Carmelo 3 Foundation?
The Carmelo 3 Foundation reported $549K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Carmelo 3 Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. La Jolla Music Society describes its work as presenting high-quality arts programming and making its performing arts center an inclusive community hub. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carmelo 3 Foundation?
Submit a written request to Laurie Biros. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Carmelo 3 Foundation's EIN?
The Carmelo 3 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2766296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Carmelo 3 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-carmelo-3-foundation-morg_6700460254fd45c79f8130ad3b06df0c
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