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Kla Foundation

Milpitas, California  ·  EIN 770557004  ·  Private foundation

Kla Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.1M in annual giving against $28.0M in assets. This page documents the 738 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Kla Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$28.0M
Total assets
738
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kla Foundation funds

Kla Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kla Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bright Funds
EMPLOYEE DONATIONS WITH CREDITS
San Francisco, CA$3.3M2022
Bright Funds
EMPLOYEE DONATIONS WITH CREDITS
San Francisco, CA$1.5M2020
Benevity-matching
MISCELLANEOUS MATCHING
$1.4M2023
Bright Funds-matching
MISCELLANEOUS MATCHING
San Francisco, CA$761K2023
American Heart Association
2020 AUSTIN HEART WALK
Dallas, TX$752K2020
American Heart Association
BAY AREA AND DETROIT SOCIAL IMPACT FUND
Dallas, TX$400K2022
Project Invent
EEF GRANT- PILOT FOR WHOLE SCHOOL PROGRAM TO EXPAND STEM EXPERIENCES (1ST INSTALLMENT- $375K/1 YEAR)
San Francisco, CA$375K2023
Benevity-matching
MISCELLANEOUS MATCHING
$372K2024
Benvity-israel Support
MISCELLANEOUS ISRAELI HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
$324K2023
Center for Advancing Women in Technology
TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY INITIATIVE 3RD PAYMENT (OF 3, NEXT JUNE 30, 2017)
Milpitas, CA$320K2018
NAACP
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITMENT
Baltimore, MD$250K2020
Milpitas Unified School District
FUND THE INNOVATION CAMPUS
Milpitas, CA$250K2022
Magen David Adom
PROVIDES FIRST AID, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, BLOOD DONATIONS IN COOPERATION WITH EMERGENCY AND SECURITY AUTHORITIES
$200K2023
Latet
PROVIDING EMERGENCY AID KITS WITH FOOD AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS TO PEOPLE OF ISRAEL AND SECURITY FORCES ON THE FRONT LINE
$150K2023
Natal
MULTI-PROFESSIONAL THERAPEUTIC HOME FOR TRAUMA VICTIMS
$150K2023

Kla Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.5M
2020$5.9M
2022$7.0M
2023$7.4M
2024$594K

How to apply for funding from Kla Foundation

Kla Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at kla.foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Kla Foundation

Does Kla Foundation accept grant applications?
Kla Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Kla Foundation fund?
Kla Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Bright Funds, Bright Funds, Benevity-matching. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kla Foundation give in grants?
Kla Foundation reported $6.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.4M over 738 grants.
Where is Kla Foundation located?
Kla Foundation is based in Milpitas, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770557004.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kla Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kla Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.