Private foundation · EIN 95-4794542 · Santa Barbara, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John S Kiewit Memorial 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: 24 grants paid, $2.9M total, median $65K. 92% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$2.9M
Median grant
$65K
Stays in CA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$58M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CAProgram support$500K
California Rangeland TrustSacramento, CAProgram support$440K
The Land Trust for Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAProgram support$325K
Ventura Land TrustVentura, CAProgram support$250K
The Land ConservancySan Luis Obispo, CAProgram support$235K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAProgram support$200K
National Park FoundationWashington, WAProgram support$125K
Los Padres Forest WatchSanta Barbara, CAProgram support$110K
Regents of UCSBSanta Barbara, CAProgram support$100K
Ojai Valley Land ConservancyOjai, CAProgram support$75K
White Buffalo Land TrustSanta Barbara, CAProgram support$75K
Channel Islands RestorationSanta Barbara, CAProgram support$70K
Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview GardensGoleta, CAProgram support$60K
Gaviota Coast ConservancySanta Barbara, CAProgram support$50K
Coastal Ranches ConservancyGaviota, CAProgram support$46K
Western Foundation of Vertebrate ZoologyCamarillo, CAProgram support$46K
Naturetrack Foundation IncLos Olivos, CAProgram support$30K
The Wildlands ConservancyCypress, CAProgram support$25K
Friends of the Santa Clara RiverVentura, CAProgram support$25K
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CAProgram support$25K
Santa Barbara Botanic GardenSanta Barbara, CAProgram support$25K
Turtle ConservancyOjai, CAProgram support$19K
Santa Barbara ChannelkeeperSanta Barbara, CAProgram support$10K
Wishtoyo FoundationVentura, CAProgram support$5,000

By state: California 22 · Virginia 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Barbara, California, administered in care of Ralph W Kiewit Jr, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 John S Kiewit Memorial 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 John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.9M across 24 grants, a median of $65K.

Where does John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation give?

California (22 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Washington (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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