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Kave Family Foundation

EIN 93-1280694 · OR · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in OR, NY, CA +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Kave Family Foundation based in OR paid 48 grants totaling $139.1K to 48 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $30K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included PATH HOME, PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP, and ACLU FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,068,976
Giving (latest yr)
$139,116
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
48
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
48
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Path Home$30,000
  • Portland Community College Foundation Scholarship$10,000
  • Aclu Foundation$5,000
  • Aclu of Colorado$5,000
  • Brennan Center for Justice$5,000

Where grants went

  • Oregon$82,581 · 23 grants
  • New York$14,000 · 4 grants
  • California$14,000 · 8 grants
  • Colorado$12,035 · 5 grants
  • District of Columbia$9,000 · 4 grants
  • Connecticut$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (48)

Path Home
Portland, OR
Support Housing for Homeless Families IN the Community.
$30,000
Portland Community College Foundation Scholarship
Portland, OR
To Support Portland Community College Scholarship Programs.
$10,000
Aclu of Colorado
Denver, CO
IN Support of Programs to Protect, Defend and Extend the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of All People IN Colorado Through Litigation, Education and Advocacy
$5,000
Brennan Center for Justice
New York, NY
Support of an Independent, Nonpartisan Law and Policy Organization.
$5,000
Democracy Forward Foundation
Washington, DC
National Legal Organization That Advances Democracy and Social Progress Through Litigation, Policy and Public Education, and Regulatory Engagement.
$5,000
Jewish Federation of Portland
Tigard, OR
To Provide Support to the Jewish Federation and It's Various Programs.
$5,000
Public Justice
Oakland, CA
To Provide Support to Fight Injustice and Preserve Access to the Courts for Ordinary People.
$5,000
Aclu Foundation
New York, NY
IN Support of American Civil Liberties Union.
$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America - Columbia Willamette
Portland, OR
To Provide Financial Assistance for the Planned Parenthood Mission of Providing Comperhensive Reporducitve and Complementary Health Care, to Provide Educational Programs Which Enhance Understanding of Human Sexuality, and to Promote the Research and Advancement of Technology IN Reproductive Healthcare.
$5,000
Northwest Abortion Access Fund
Eugene, OR
Support Programs to Aid IN Abortion Payment by Sending Funding Directly to Clinics, Safe Travel and Accomodations, and Volunteer Advocates Serving Its Toll-free Helpline.
$4,000
Bikeloud Pdx
Portland, OR
To Provide Support and Promote Bicycle Transportation IN Portland by Empowering Riders and Creating Safe Streets for People.
$3,500
Ukrainian Crisis Relief Fund
Fairfield, CT
Provides Financial Support IN the Ukrainian Crisis Relief Fund.
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

In its most recent filing, Kave Family Foundation reported 48 itemized grants totaling $139.1K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $30K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include PATH HOME, PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP, ACLU FOUNDATION, among 48 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kave Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Kave Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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