Kane Foundation

EIN 85-0791281 · CA · NTEE A12

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in VA, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kane Foundation based in CA paid 7 grants totaling $143K to 7 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $100K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, CHILDREN HOSPITAL LOS ANG, and SANTA BARABARA COTTAGE HOS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,149,387
Giving (latest yr)
$143,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
7
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Nature Conservancy$100,000
  • Children Hospital Los Ang$15,000
  • Santa Barabara Cottage Hos$14,000
  • Cedar-sinai$5,000
  • Lotusland$5,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$100,000 · 1 grant
  • California$43,000 · 6 grants

Grants Paid (7)

The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
General Support
$100,000
Children Hospital Los Ang
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$15,000
Santa Barabara Cottage Hos
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$14,000
Lotusland
Santa Barbara, CA
General Support
$5,000
Cedar-sinai
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$5,000
Lacma
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$3,000
Pbs Socal
Burbank, CA
General Support
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kane Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Kane Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Kane Foundation reported 7 itemized grants totaling $143K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $100K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, CHILDREN HOSPITAL LOS ANG, SANTA BARABARA COTTAGE HOS, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kane Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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