The Maria Altmann Family Foundation
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Calabasas, California. In 2024, it reported making 35 grants totaling $91,600, with recipients including organizations in California, Washington, and Hawaii.
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maria Altmann Family Foundation gave $92K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,600
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,617
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $562,873
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (73% 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 Maria Altmann Family Foundation
- 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: 24009 Laurel Place, Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: (818) 225-8477
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maria Altmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The UCLA Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 162 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to Washington, and 12% to Hawaii. New Jersey and Maryland each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Maria Altmann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 35 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $433; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 319% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2024) to $123K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Program Activities | $15,000 |
| Zonta Club of Hanalei Foundation Hanalei, HI | Program Activities | $11,000 |
| Bet Tzedek the House of Justice Los Angeles, CA | Program Activities | $10,000 |
| La Opera Los Angeles, CA | Program Activities | $10,000 |
| The Music Center Spotlight Los Angeles, CA | Program Activities | $10,000 |
| USC Thornton School of Music Los Angeles, CA | Program Activities | $10,000 |
| SBV Water Polo Club Ventura, CA | Program Activities | $6,000 |
| Viewpoint Educational Foundation Calabasas, CA | Program Activities | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Community Boat Builders Tacoma, WA | Program Activities | $4,300 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport Tacoma, WA | Program Activities | $1,800 |
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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 | $562,873 | $63,448 | $110,715 | $91,600 | 35 | $97,248 | $50,255 | $30,510 |
| 2023 | $592,633 | $54,577 | $129,175 | $107,900 | 35 | $114,750 | $37,175 | $34,023 |
| 2022 | $667,231 | $13,635 | $137,912 | $123,150 | 28 | $125,575 | $6,505 | $37,897 |
| 2021 | $791,508 | $95,015 | $112,844 | $96,850 | 30 | $99,757 | $81,082 | $56,465 |
| 2020 | $799,037 | $53,378 | $117,991 | $95,850 | 34 | — | $36,361 | $43,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maria Altmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, arts, legal-service, sports, and community organizations. For example, Tacoma Community Boat Builders describes its work as creating opportunities for youth through mentorship, woodworking, and boat building. Foss Waterway Seaport says its mission is to celebrate Tacoma’s maritime heritage, while Grand Tacoma Cine Club describes its work as enriching community life through film. Viewpoint Educational Foundation describes Viewpoint School’s commitment to preparing students for the future through education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $91,600. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $500. Among the largest grants were $15,000 to The UCLA Foundation; $11,000 to Zonta Club of Hanalei Foundation; $10,000 each to Bet Tzedek The House of Justice, LA Opera, The Music Center Spotlight, and USC Thornton School of Music; and $6,000 to SBV Water Polo Club. Other grants included $5,000 to Viewpoint Educational Foundation and $4,300 to Tacoma Community Boat Builders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip Altmann as director, James Altmann as vice president, Margie Crain as CFO, and Peter Altmann as secretary.
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip Altmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Altmann
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margie Crain
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Altmann
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Maria Altmann Family Foundation
How much does The Maria Altmann Family Foundation give each year?
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation gave $92K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108K across 35 grants.
What is The Maria Altmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,617, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maria Altmann Family Foundation that year got $433 on average.
Where does The Maria Altmann Family Foundation give grants?
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (13%) and Hawaii (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (12 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Gig Harbor, WA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Maria Altmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Maria Altmann Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Activities" (35 grants).
Who are The Maria Altmann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The UCLA Foundation ($15,000), Zonta Club of Hanalei Foundation ($11,000) and Bet Tzedek the House of Justice ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maria Altmann Family Foundation?
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation reported $563K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maria Altmann Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, arts, legal-service, sports, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maria Altmann Family Foundation?
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 The Maria Altmann Family Foundation's EIN?
The Maria Altmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4739650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Maria Altmann Family Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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