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The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp

Chula Vista, California  ·  EIN 813811851  ·  Private foundation

The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp is a private foundation based in Chula Vista, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $8.1M in grants paid and $165.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 103 individual grants from this funder — $25.6M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$8.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$165.4M
Total assets
103
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp funds

The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Philanthropic Impact Foundation
CASE FOR KINDNESS DOCUMENTARY, INITIATIVE TO END CHILDHOOD DROWNING, SECOND CHANCE HIRING, UNITED FOR FINANCIAL HEALTH, SKILLED TRADES, INHE
Beverly Hills, CA$3.9M2022
Schwab Charitable
TO ADMINISTER SMALLER GRANTS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES
Orlando, FL$3.8M2020
Philanthropic Impact Foundation
CHILDHOOD DROWNING PREVENTION INITIATIVE; EARTH FOCUS INITIATIVE; IMPACT PHILANTHROPY; CENTER FOR ECO-CULTURAL STUDIES (SAVE ASIAN ELEPHANTS
Bevely Hills, CA$2.5M2024
Charles Schwab
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chula Vista, CA$2.3M2023
Philanthropic Impact Foundation
CASE FOR KINDNESS DOCUMENTARY, INITIATIVE TO END CHILDHOOD DROWNING, SECOND CHANCE HIRING, UNITED FOR FINANCIAL HEALTH, SKILLED TRADES, INHE
Bevely Hills, CA$1.5M2023
Ocean View Community Foundation
BUILD SOCCER FIELD ARENA
San Diego, CA$1.0M2020
Catalyst Philanthropy Fund
"SKILLED CAREERS COALITION AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SAN DIEGO PARTNERSHIP ($80,000)SKILLED CAREERS COALITION ($450,000)"
Franklin, TN$530K2024
Boys & Girls Club of South County
GENERAL SUPPORT
Imperial Beach, CA$500K2020
Social Impact Fund
UNITED FOR FINANCIAL HEALTH/OPERATION HOPE CAMPAIGN EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WITH EDUCATION ON FINANCES TO PRELUDE A BETTER FUTURE - C
Los Angeles, CA$500K2020
Sharp Healthcare Foundation
NEONATAL CORD CLUMPING RESEARCH FOR PREMATURE BABIES
San Diego, CA$500K2020
Philanthropic Impact Fund
CRISIS CONNECT 211/ UNITED WAY CALIFORNIA TARGETED NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN IN WHICH ANY PERSON CAN TEXT THE WORD STRESS IN ENGLISH OR ESTRES" IN
Beverly Hills, CA$500K2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
San Diego, CA$500K2019
Love One International
GENERAL SUPPORT
Brentwood, TN$400K2024
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
FOOD DISTRIBUTION FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY COVID-19
San Diego, CA$300K2020
Casa De Amparo
TEEN WELLNESS CENTER CONSTRUCTION WHICH PROVIDES HOME FOR KIDS TO RECEIVE INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT.
San Marcos, CA$250K2020

The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$311K
2019$1.0M
2020$8.1M
2022$5.4M
2023$5.8M
2024$5.0M

How to apply for funding from The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp

The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at thecekfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp

Does The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp accept grant applications?
The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp fund?
The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Philanthropic Impact Foundation, Schwab Charitable, Philanthropic Impact Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp give in grants?
The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp reported $8.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.6M over 103 grants.
Where is The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp located?
The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp is based in Chula Vista, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813811851.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp'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 The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.