Kelson Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 813588323 · Private foundation
Kelson Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.1M in annual giving against $115.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 551 grants for Kelson Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Kelson Foundation funds
Kelson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation DEMOCRACY FRONTLINES FUND | Washington, DC | $1.0M | 2023 |
| Middlebury College THE ELIZABETH HACKETT ROBINSON '84 INNOVATION HUB ENDOWED FUND | Middlebury, VT | $1.0M | 2023 |
| Middlebury College THE ELIZABETH HACKETT ROBINSON 84 INNOVATION HUB ENDOWED FUND | Middlebury, VT | $1.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Kelson Foundation
Kelson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Kelson Foundation
- Does Kelson Foundation accept grant applications?
- Kelson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Kelson Foundation fund?
- Kelson Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, Middlebury College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Kelson Foundation give in grants?
- Kelson Foundation reported $5.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.6M over 551 grants.
- Where is Kelson Foundation located?
- Kelson Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813588323.
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