Kanoff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kanoff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$26.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $349,228 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $601,994 | 31 | $18.6 million |
| 2024 | $349,228 | 27 | $30.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 25 | $26.0 million |
How to apply
Kanoff Family 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.
What Kanoff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $1.0 million |
| Idaho | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,300 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steadfast LA Foundation | Steadfast LA is supporting recovery efforts in Altadena, Malibu, and the Pacific Palisades through bold, results-oriented initiatives that cut through red tape and deliver impact where it's needed most. Each initiative is designed to accelerate rebuiling, restore community strength, and ensure Los Angeles comes back stronger, faster, and more resilient. | $500,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation | Provides leading-edge medicine and personalized care. | $140,000 |
| The Farmlink Project | Fighting food insecurity. | $110,000 |
| St Matthew's Parish School | Promote religious education. | $108,700 |
| Chrysalis | Provides and secures jobs for homeless. | $50,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Assist UC Berkeley fundrasing of private gifts, support and advice to the University in promoting the pursuit of teaching, research, and public service. | $35,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Actively promote philanthropy and manage donated resources for the advancement of UCLA. | $25,000 |
| Wood River Trails Coalition | The Wood River Trails Coalition is a trail stewardship organization working to create, maintain and sustain our trail network for all users. | $25,000 |
| Safe Place for Youth Inc | Our mission is to prevent and end youth homelessness through supportiveservices, sustainable housing opportunities, community collaboration, andadvocacy. | $11,000 |
| United States Olympic Paralympics F | Serves as the primary source of philanthropic support for Team USA. Generates critical financial resources that help Team USA athletes reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play. | $10,300 |
| Princeton University | To promote the community of scholarship and learning. | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | Preserve open space and the scenic, ranching, and wildlife values of Jackson Hole and western Wyoming | $10,000 |
| Texsar Inc | Committing to service-above-self, perpetual training, and inter-agency cooperation to maintain a constant state of readiness for search, rescue, incident response and above all else, safety. | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Education Project | We believe that every person should be free to make individual decisions about reproductive health without government interference. We work to expand and protect these freedoms through statewide community engagement, advocacy, and education. | $10,000 |
| Individual | Guided by Catholic values, our school family's mission is to encourage and develop innovative thinkers who become value-led leaders who advocate for a socially just and inclusive society. | $6,000 |
| Angel City Sports | To empower youth, adults, and veterans with physical differences or visual impairments by providing free access to year-round adaptive sport opportunities. We strive to foster physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness, while building a community focused on belonging and connection. Our goal is to help athletes of all ages, and all skill levels unlock their full potential. | $5,342 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Maranatha High School | Evangelical college prep school that celebrates the whole student by equipping hearts and minds to reflect God's glory through academics, the arts, athletics, and service. | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Our Community LA | Our Community LA leverages technology to connect youth, families and adults experiencing homeless or in need to easily connect to essential resouces that can help them make positive changes in their lives. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Supports children with autism through Children's Hospital LA. | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | To end cancer for life. | $1,000 |
| Saint Anne School | To provide a quality Catholic education that encourages students to achieve excellence and model Christ. | $500 |
| Honored Foundation | Honored is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and elevating great teachers. Our teacher recognition program helps to engage, inspire, and retain educators acrros the country. | $500 |
| Individual | $260 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris M Kanoff
- Mary Ellen Kanoff
- Katherine C Kanoff Wulff
Questions people ask
Does Kanoff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kanoff Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Kanoff Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Chris M Kanoff (Pres/Director), Mary Ellen Kanoff (Treas/Director) and Katherine C Kanoff Wulff (Secretary).
What does Kanoff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.