Private foundation · EIN 94-6186982 · Salinas, California

Kinnoull 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $489K total, median $16K. 53% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$489K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in CA
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Society of Saint Pius XPlatte City, MOSupport traditional teachings of the catholic church$100K
Ruth Smart FoundationLondon, UKFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$77K
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$57K
SPCA for Monterey CountyMonterey, CAFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$44K
Ventana Wilderness SanctuaryCarmel Valley, CAFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$27K
Endangered Species ProtectionWashington, DCTo prevent cruelty to animals$25K
American Friends of University CollOxford, UKSupport teachings of the catholic church$22K
San Francisco Zooligical SocietySan Francisco, CAFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$20K
Peace of Mind Dog RescuePacific Grove, CAFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$16K
SPCA of WestchesterBriarcliff Manor, NYFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$16K
California Friends of SspxLos Gatos, CASupport traditional teachings of the catholic church$15K
Mauritian Wildlife FoundationVacoas, MPFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$13K
Shanti ProjectSan Francisco, CAFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$12K
MuttvilleSan Francisco, CAFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$12K
Carmelite MonasteryCarmel, CASupport traditional teachings of the catholic church$10K
Middlebury Institute of Intl StudieMonterey, CAFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$7,000
Spay Neuter Imperative ProjectModesto, CAFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$7,000
Clearwater Marine AquariumClearwater, FLFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$6,000
Durrell Wildlife Conservation TrustTrinity, JEFurther the cause to prevent cruelty to animals$3,000

By state: California 10 · INTL 4 · Missouri 1 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Kinnoull Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salinas, California, administered in care of Ryan McDonald & Kincheloe Llp, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kinnoull Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Kinnoull Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $489K across 19 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Kinnoull Foundation give?

California (10 grants), INTL (4 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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