Kjs Family Foundation

EIN 14-1942475 · NV · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NV, DC, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Kjs Family Foundation based in NV paid 9 grants totaling $3.9M to 9 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $504 to $2.6M, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included UNLV FOUNDATION, FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOLS, and GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF SOUTHERN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$13,862,807
Giving (latest yr)
$3,850,004
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
9
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Unlv Foundation$2,575,000
  • Faith Lutheran Schools$1,000,000
  • Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern$125,000
  • Faith Community Lutheran Church$67,500
  • American Red Cross$50,000

Where grants went

  • Nevada$3,768,004 · 5 grants
  • District of Columbia$50,000 · 1 grant
  • California$32,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (9)

Unlv Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Annual Contribution
$2,575,000
Faith Lutheran Schools
Las Vegas, NV
Annual Contribution
$1,000,000
Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern
Las Vegas, NV
Annual Contribution
$125,000
Faith Community Lutheran Church
Las Vegas, NV
Annual Contribution
$67,500
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Annual Contribution
$50,000
Pasadena Humane
Pasadena, CA
Annual Contribution
$20,000
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Vernon, CA
Annual Contribution
$10,000
Vca Charities
Los Angeles, CA
Annual Contribution
$2,000
Faith Lutheran Academy
Las Vegas, NV
Annual Contribution
$504

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Kjs 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, Kjs Family Foundation reported 9 itemized grants totaling $3.9M. Individual grants ranged from $504 to $2.6M (median $50K).

Recent recipients include UNLV FOUNDATION, FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOLS, GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE OF SOUTHERN, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Kjs 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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