Private foundation · EIN 14-1942475 · Las Vegas, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kjs Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $3.9M total, median $50K. 56% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$3.9M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in NV
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Unlv FoundationLas Vegas, NVAnnual contribution$2.6M
Faith Lutheran SchoolsLas Vegas, NVAnnual contribution$1.0M
Golden Retriever Rescue of SouthernLas Vegas, NVAnnual contribution$125K
Faith Community Lutheran ChurchLas Vegas, NVAnnual contribution$68K
American Red CrossWashington, DCAnnual contribution$50K
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CAAnnual contribution$20K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CAAnnual contribution$10K
Vca CharitiesLos Angeles, CAAnnual contribution$2,000
Faith Lutheran AcademyLas Vegas, NVAnnual contribution$504

By state: Nevada 5 · District of Columbia 1 · California 3

About this foundation

Kjs Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, administered in care of Jeanne Smith, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kjs Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kjs Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.9M across 9 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Kjs Family Foundation give?

Nevada (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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