Private foundation · EIN 77-0359484 · Scotts Valley, California

Jean & E Floyd Kvamme 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: 64 grants paid, $15M total, median $48K. 38% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
64
$15M
Median grant
$48K
Stays in CA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Joni & FriendsAgoura Hills, CAReligious$1.9M
IjmWashington, DCEducation$1.5M
Prison FellowshipMerrifield, VAReligious$1.5M
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXHealth and wellness$1.3M
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCReligious$1.2M
Salvation ArmySan Francisco, CAReligious$1.0M
Impact FranceAtlanta, GAReligious$800K
Mount HermonFelton, CAReligious$750K
Gateway Bible ChurchScotts Valley, CAReligious$500K
City Team MinistriesSan Jose, CAReligious$500K
Jews for JesusSan Francisco, CAReligious$500K
Wheaton CollegeWheaton, ILEducation$500K
Emmaus Inn MinistriesNew Almaden, CAReligious$300K
Luis Palau AssociationPortland, ORReligious$300K
Young Life Capernaum ProjectColorado Springs, COReligious$300K
100 Fold StudioLakeside, MTReligious$250K
The Timothy InitiativeRaleigh, NCReligious$250K
Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationCharlotte, NCReligious$200K
CruOrlando, FLReligious$150K
Elam MinistriesAlpharetta, GAReligious$150K
Friends of Forman Christan CollegeAtlanta, GAReligious$150K
Partners InternationalAtlanta, CAReligious$150K
Pajaro Rescue MissionWatsonville, CAReligious$150K
Misson of GraceLake Worth, FLReligious$110K
Hope HealsAtlanta, GAReligious$100K
Spoken WorldwideDallas, TXReligious$80K
FrontiersPhoenix, AZReligious$50K
Global Media OutreachDallas, TXReligious$50K
Jungle Aviation and Relay ServiceWaxhaw, NCReligious$50K
Pregnancy Resource CenterSt Cloud, MNReligious$50K
Wycliff Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FLReligious$50K
Young Life Woodleaf CampChallenge, CAReligious$50K
Lichen Oaks Adaptive Riding CenterFelton, CASocial improvement$46K
Young Life Capernaum ProjectSan Francisco, CAReligious$45K
Lone Tree Bible RanchCapitan, NMSocial improvement$30K
Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, IDReligious$30K
World Team MissionsWarrington, PAReligious$30K
Center for Education ReformWashington, DCEducation$25K
Mission BridgeSanta Clarita, CAReligious$25K
Spondylitis Association of AmericaEncino, CAHealth and wellness$25K
TiltAustin, TXEducation$25K
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCSocial improvement$20K
Galcom Int'lTampa, FLReligious$20K
Parkinsons FoundationNew York, NYHealth and wellness$20K
Trinity ForumWashington, DCReligious$20K
Equipping to Serve BrazilOakdale, CAReligious$15K
Topic World OutreachMarietta, GAReligious$15K
Harvesting in SpanishMurfreesboro, TNReligious$12K
Bridges Community ChurchLos Altos, CAReligious$10K
Canticum Novum InternationalScotts Valley, CAEducation$10K
Pacific Research InstiturePasadena, CAReligious$10K
Military Community Youth MinistryColorado Springs, COReligious$5,000
Far East BroadcastingLA Mirada, CAReligious$3,000
Mailbox ClubValdosta, GAReligious$3,000
One Another MinistriesCorona, CAReligious$2,500
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CASocial improvement$2,500
Pamf PhilanthropyPalo Alto, CAHealth and wellness$2,000
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILHealth and wellness$1,000
Hope ServicesSan Jose, CAEducation$1,000
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYHealth and wellness$1,000

By state: California 24 · North Carolina 4 · District of Columbia 4 · Virginia 1 · Texas 4 · Georgia 7

About this foundation

Jean & E Floyd Kvamme Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scotts Valley, California, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Jean & E Floyd Kvamme 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 Jean & E Floyd Kvamme Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $15M across 64 grants, a median of $48K.

Where does Jean & E Floyd Kvamme Foundation give?

California (24 grants), North Carolina (4 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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