Private foundation · EIN 95-4124379 · Los Angeles, California

Ric & Suzanne Kayne 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: 44 grants paid, $2.9M total, median $25K. 84% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
44
$2.9M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
84%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Combat Hate FoundationMoundridge, KSAnnual discretionary giving$500K
Ready to SucceedSanta Monica, CAKayne scholars recruiting affiliates$461K
Steinberg InstituteSacramento, CAKayne opportunity fund$300K
Southern California GrantmakersLos Angeles, CAAnnual donation$206K
Kcrw Foundation IncSanta Monica, CAKayne opportunity fund$154K
La-TechorgLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$129K
California State University Long Beach Research FoundationLong Beach, CAKayne opportunity fund$125K
Camino Nuevo Charter AcademyLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$120K
Imagine Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$100K
The Mayor's Fund for Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$100K
Saint John's Health Center FoundationSanta Monica, CAAnnual giving$59K
Altasea at the Port Los AngelesSan Pedro, CAKayne opportunity fund$50K
Destination CrenshawLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$50K
Great Public Schools NowLos Angeles, CARmz community giving program$50K
The ColleaguesSanta Monica, CAAnnual discretionary giving$50K
Urban Food InitiativeDorschester, MAKayne opportunity fund$50K
Black Owned and Operated Community Land Trust Inc Dba Plant ChicaLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$30K
Los Angeles Neighborhood Land TrustLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$30K
LA Promise FundLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$25K
Lost AngelsLancaster, CAKayne opportunity fund$25K
Lunchbunch Community FoundationEl Segundo, CAKayne opportunity fund$25K
Stepup TutoringSanta Monica, CAKayne opportunity fund$25K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYAnnual discretionary giving$25K
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CAAnnual discretionary giving$25K
The Breast Center Research FoundationNew York, NYAnnual discretionary giving$23K
Communitites in SchoolsLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$20K
Phase OneLos Angeles, CAAnnual discretionary giving$20K
The Connie Rice Institute for Urban PeaceLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$20K
The Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center IncLos Angeles, CAAnnual discretionary giving$20K
Pueblo Nuevo Education GroupLos Angeles, CAKayne opportunity fund$16K
Alliance CollegeLos Angeles, CAAnnual discretionary giving$15K
Pacific Battleship CenterSan Pedro, CAAnnual discretionary giving$10K
American Wild Horse Preservation CampaignDavis, CAAnnual discretionary giving$5,000
Jewish Vocational ServiceLos Angeles, CAScholarship program$5,000
Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAAnnual discretionary giving$5,000
Oak Spring Garden FoundationUpperville, VAAnnual discretionary giving$5,000
Peninsula Education FoundationPalos Verdes Estates, CARmz community giving program$2,500
Glenbrook Fireworks IncGlenbrook, NVAnnual discretionary giving$2,000
Los Angeles - Eschscholtzia Chapter DarLos Angeles, CAAnnual discretionary giving$1,000
Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CARmz community giving program$600
Bishop Montgomery High SchoolTorrance, CARmz community giving program$500
Wags & WalksLos Angeles, CARmz community giving program$270
Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CARmz community giving program$120
The Humane Society of the United StatesWashington, DCRmz community giving program$100

By state: California 37 · Kansas 1 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 2 · Virginia 1 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Mark Morski, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ric & Suzanne Kayne 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 Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.9M across 44 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation give?

California (37 grants), Kansas (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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