The Kavli Foundation
Los Angeles, California · EIN 770560142 · Private foundation
The Kavli Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $25.0M in annual giving against $637.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 823 grants for The Kavli Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Kavli Foundation funds
The Kavli Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, economic development, environment & conservation, higher education.
Populations it has supported include foster youth, older adults.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University KAVLI INSTITUTE NDI PHASE III | Baltimore, MD | $9.0M | 2022 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation KAVLI INSTITUTE FOR FUNDAMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE | San Francisco, CA | $7.0M | 2022 |
| The Chancellors Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford KAVLI INSTITUTE FOR NANOSCALE DISCOVERY AT OXFORD PHASE I/II | — | $6.2M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Kavli Foundation
The Kavli 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. You can review the foundation directly at kavlifoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Kavli Foundation
- Does The Kavli Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Kavli 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 The Kavli Foundation fund?
- The Kavli Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Johns Hopkins University, University of California San Francisco Foundation, The Chancellors Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Kavli Foundation give in grants?
- The Kavli Foundation reported $25.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $177.4M over 823 grants.
- Where is The Kavli Foundation located?
- The Kavli Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770560142.
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