William H Kearns Foundation
The William H Kearns Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it gave grants to organizations including health providers, educational and cultural institutions, and community organizations.
William H Kearns Foundation at a glance
In short: William H Kearns Foundation gave $314K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $313,500
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,594
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,682,882
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (82% 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 William H Kearns Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Cbiz Advisors Llc 685 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (805) 969-4245
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William H Kearns Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sansum Clinic ($75K). Together the top 10 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 90 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (82%), New York (18%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William H Kearns Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $155K (2020) to $504K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $314K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sansum Clinic Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $75,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $55,000 |
| Cottage Health System Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Fund Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood CA Central Coast Ventura, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| CASA of Santa Barbara Santa Maria, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $7,500 |
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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 | $5,682,882 | $979,190 | $702,790 | $313,500 | 16 | $463,848 | $745,248 | $464,659 |
| 2023 | $5,442,359 | $709,628 | $877,317 | $447,500 | 22 | $624,164 | $456,475 | $433,626 |
| 2022 | $5,597,351 | $-338,430 | $873,252 | $504,000 | 21 | $639,554 | — | $486,277 |
| 2021 | $7,289,008 | $747,822 | $665,397 | $271,000 | 20 | $415,875 | $512,387 | $559,481 |
| 2020 | $7,079,656 | $178,853 | $625,016 | $155,000 | 11 | — | — | $491,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Kearns Foundation reported a distributable amount of $465K 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 went to organizations whose own missions include supporting university teaching, research, and public service; presenting and preserving art; enriching students’ development; providing music education and performances; helping students pursue further education; delivering health services; and responding to humanitarian and community crises.
For example, the UC Santa Barbara Foundation says it raises and administers funds supporting the university’s teaching, research, and public service objectives. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art. The Santa Barbara Education Foundation supports programs for students’ academic, artistic, and personal development, while the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara provides information, advising, and scholarships to help students continue their education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $313,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants listed were $75,000 to Sansum Clinic, $55,000 to the UC Santa Barbara Foundation, and $50,000 each to Cottage Health System and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Fund, Foodbank of Santa Barbara, Music Academy of the West, Planned Parenthood CA Central Coast, and Santa Barbara Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Jonathan Mondschein, Vice President; Maxine D Prisyon, President; Joshua Mondschein, Treasurer; and Lorna Goldberg and Kevin Palmer, Assistant Secretaries.
William H Kearns Foundation is led by Maxine D. Prisyon, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maxine D. Prisyon
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Jonathan Mondschein
Vice President
Assistant Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Mondschein
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Palmer
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorna Goldberg
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Milton Warshaw (2020) — President & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Maxine D Prisyon (President).
Frequently asked questions about William H Kearns Foundation
How much does William H Kearns Foundation give each year?
William H Kearns Foundation gave $314K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $448K across 22 grants.
What is William H Kearns Foundation's typical grant size?
William H Kearns Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,594, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William H Kearns Foundation give grants?
William H Kearns Foundation gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (10 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are William H Kearns Foundation's largest grantees?
William H Kearns Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sansum Clinic ($75,000), Uc Santa Barbara Foundation ($55,000) and Cottage Health System ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William H Kearns Foundation?
William H Kearns Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $464K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $465K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William H Kearns Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William H Kearns Foundation?
The foundation 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 William H Kearns Foundation's EIN?
William H Kearns Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6199107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William H Kearns 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.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). William H Kearns Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-h-kearns-foundation-morg_b13665c364014cf4801a0b2afc8f3b67
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