Private foundation · EIN 27-1509393 · El Cerrito, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Norman and Joan Kinsey 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: 20 grants paid, $748K total, median $28K. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$748K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenSacramento, CATo support the organization's exempt function$120K
The Community Food Bank of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZTo support the organization's exempt function$65K
George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CATo support the organization's exempt function$60K
San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TXTo support the organization's exempt function$60K
Renu Hope FoundationBeaumont, CATo support the organization's exempt function$56K
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILTo support the organization's exempt function$55K
Footsteps Child Care IncBelmont, CATo support the organization's exempt function$50K
Morgan's WonderlandSan Antonio, TXTo support the organization's exempt function$50K
Children's Home SocietyOakland, CATo support the organization's exempt function$30K
Hope Haven WestModesto, CATo support the organization's exempt function$30K
San Jose Day NurserySan Jose, CATo support the organization's exempt function$25K
Angies' Angels FoundationSan Antonio, TXTo support the organization's exempt function$20K
Jason's Friends FoundationCasper, WYTo support the organization's exempt function$20K
South Coast MontessoriGoleta, CATo support the organization's exempt function$20K
Texas Burn Survivor SocietySan Antonio, TXTo support the organization's exempt function$20K
CASA di Mir Montessori SchoolCampbell, CATo support the organization's exempt function$15K
Stop Soldier SuicideDurham, NCTo support the organization's exempt function$15K
Warrior Foundation - Freedom StationSan Diego, CATo support the organization's exempt function$15K
The Hemophilia Foundation of Northern CaliforniaMartinez, CATo support the organization's exempt function$12K
Ukes for SchoolsRoseville, CATo support the organization's exempt function$10K

By state: California 12 · Texas 4 · Arizona 1 · Illinois 1 · Wyoming 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in El Cerrito, California, administered in care of Norman Kinsey, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Norman and Joan Kinsey 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 Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $748K across 20 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation give?

California (12 grants), Texas (4 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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