John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $65,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$65,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$69.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 15 | $63.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 24 | $69.6 million |
How to apply
John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $2.5 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trust for Public Land | Program support | $500,000 |
| California Rangeland Trust | Program support | $440,000 |
| The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County | Program support | $325,000 |
| Ventura Land Trust | Program support | $250,000 |
| The Land Conservancy | Program support | $235,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Program support | $200,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Program support | $125,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch | Program support | $110,000 |
| Regents of Ucsb | Program support | $100,000 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Program support | $75,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | Program support | $75,000 |
| Channel Islands Restoration | Program support | $70,000 |
| Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens | Program support | $60,000 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | Program support | $50,000 |
| Coastal Ranches Conservancy | Program support | $46,483 |
| Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology | Program support | $45,593 |
| Naturetrack Foundation Inc | Program support | $30,000 |
| The Wildlands Conservancy | Program support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Santa Clara River | Program support | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Program support | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Program support | $25,000 |
| Turtle Conservancy | Program support | $19,243 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wishtoyo Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric P Hvolboll
- David W van Horne
- Wendy M Edmunds
- Beverly Boise-Cossart
- Rick Ridgeway
- Lisa Pike Sheehy
Questions people ask
Does John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $65,000.
Who runs John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric P Hvolboll (President), David W van Horne (Treasurer), Wendy M Edmunds (Secretary) and Beverly Boise-Cossart (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.