Private foundation · EIN 82-2784412 · Santa Monica, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kau Jones 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: 6 grants paid, $515K total, median $60K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$515K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mirman SchoolLos Angeles, CADonation$180K
Representus Education FundFlorence, MADonation$150K
Washington University in St LouisSt Louis, MODonation$65K
Group B Strep InternationalPomona, CADonation$55K
Income Movement FoundationPortland, ORDonation$55K
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CADonation$10K

By state: California 3 · Massachusetts 1 · Missouri 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Kau Jones Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Kau Jones 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 Kau Jones Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $515K across 6 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Kau Jones Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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