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Josephine De Karman Trust

Pasadena, California  ·  EIN 956019527  ·  Private foundation

Josephine De Karman Trust is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.7M in annual giving against $0 in assets. This page documents the 11 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Josephine De Karman Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.7M
Annual giving (FY2023)
$0
Total assets
11
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Josephine De Karman Trust funds

Josephine De Karman Trust's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Josephine De Karman Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pasadena Community Foundation
Josephine de Karman Trust Fellowship Endowment - See statement 8
Pasadena, CA$3.6M2023
UC Regents - University of California Los Angeles
Scholarship
Oakland, CA$62K2022
California Institute of Technology
Scholarship
Pasadena, CA$50K2023
University of Southern California
Scholarship
Los Angeles, CA$38K2022
California Institute of Technology
Scholarship
Pasadena, CA$25K2022
UC Regents - UC Santa Cruz
Scholarship
Oakland, CA$25K2023
UC Regents - UC Berkeley
Scholarship
Oakland, CA$25K2023
UC Regents - UC Santa Barbara
Scholarship
Oakland, CA$25K2023
Stanford University
Scholarship
Redwood City, CA$25K2023
UC Regents - UC Santa Cruz
Scholarship
Oakland, CA$12K2022
Stanford University
Scholarship
Redwood City, CA$12K2022

Josephine De Karman Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$150K
2023$3.7M

How to apply for funding from Josephine De Karman Trust

From Josephine De Karman Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“See above statement.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at dekarman.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Josephine De Karman Trust

Does Josephine De Karman Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — Josephine De Karman Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Josephine De Karman Trust fund?
Josephine De Karman Trust's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Pasadena Community Foundation, UC Regents - University of California Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Josephine De Karman Trust give in grants?
Josephine De Karman Trust reported $3.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2023). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 11 grants.
Where is Josephine De Karman Trust located?
Josephine De Karman Trust is based in Pasadena, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956019527.
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About this profile. This page is built from Josephine De Karman Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Josephine De Karman Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.