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Carnelian Trust is a private trust based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Elisabeth A Richter. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $101K. Total assets have grown from $268K in 2011 to $2.6M in 2024. Chicago Childrens Choir - thousands of low-income children served annually in choirs that provide training and camaraderie. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Illinois. According to available records, Carnelian Trust has made 74 grants totaling $261K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $79K and $94K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $25K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, Minnesota, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Chicago Children's Choir - thousands of low-income children served annually in choirs that provide training and camaraderie.
Expenses: $25K
Southern California Public Radio - thousands of listeners receive information for free.
Expenses: $20K
Merit School of Music - thousands of young instrumentalists receive training.
Expenses: $6K
Union Station Homeless Services - thousands of unhoused individuals receive services.
Expenses: $3K
Chicago Childrens Choir - thousands of low-income children served annually in choirs that provide training and camaraderie. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, MN.
Carnelian Trust has distributed a total of $261K across 74 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $25K.
Carnelian Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carnelian Trust is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$261K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Childrens ChoirOperating support. | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Southern California Public RadioOperating support. | Pasadena, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Self-Help Federal Credit Union PriProgram-related investment - new investment at 0% interest. | Modesto, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Merit School Of MusicOperating support. | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| SalastinaOperating support. | Pasadena, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Reading Between The LinesOperating support. | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Union Station Homeless ServicesOperating support. | Pasadena, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Jazz Hands For AutismOperating support. | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Food BankOperating support. | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Arroyo Foothills ConservancyOperating support. | Pasadena, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Children'S Defense FundOperating support. | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| International Rescue CommitteeOperating support. | Albert Lea, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Museum Of ToleranceOperating support. | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaOperating support. | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Amnesty InternationalOperating support | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumOperating support. | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook PromiseOperating Support | Newtown, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Univ Of Chicago Laboratory SchoolsOperating support. | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Grapevine Giving FoundationFor regranting to Los Angeles Giving Circle | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Westside Family Health CenterOperating support. | Culver City, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Pasadena ConservatoryOperating support. | Pasadena, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Roosevelt UniversityOperating support. | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| New Israel FundOperating support. | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Next CityOperating support. | Philadelphia, PA | $320 | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago The CollegeOperating support. | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2022 |
| U Of Chgo Booth School Of BusinessOperating support. | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2022 |
| Wesleyan UniversityOperating support. | Middletown, CT | $200 | 2022 |
| Liberty Hill FoundationWomen's Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| Khan AcademyGeneral Operations | Mountain View, CA | $750 | 2021 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA