Kinnoull Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kinnoull Foundation is a private foundation in Salinas, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $489,402 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$489,402
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $533,033 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $445,699 | 20 | $10.9 million |
| 2024 | $533,033 | 19 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $489,402 | 19 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Kinnoull 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 Kinnoull Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $115,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $170,402 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $73,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Saint Pius X | Support traditional teachings of the catholic church | $100,000 |
| Ruth Smart Foundation | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $77,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $57,000 |
| SPCA for Monterey County | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $44,402 |
| Individual | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $27,000 |
| Individual | To prevent cruelty to animals | $25,000 |
| American Friends of University Coll | Support teachings of the catholic church | $22,000 |
| San Francisco Zooligical Society | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $20,000 |
| Peace of Mind Dog Rescue | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $16,000 |
| SPCA of Westchester | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $16,000 |
| California Friends of SSPX | Support traditional teachings of the catholic church | $15,000 |
| Mauritian Wildlife Foundation | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $13,000 |
| Shanti Project | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $12,000 |
| Muttville | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $12,000 |
| Individual | Support traditional teachings of the catholic church | $10,000 |
| Middlebury Institute of Intl Studie | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $7,000 |
| Spay Neuter Imperative Project | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $7,000 |
| Individual | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $6,000 |
| Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust | Further the cause to prevent cruelty to animals | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J C Vernor-Miles
- Mrs G Taviner
- Wilfred Vernor-Miles
Questions people ask
Does Kinnoull Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kinnoull Foundation give?
$489,402 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Kinnoull Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J C Vernor-Miles (Chairman), Mrs G Taviner (Trustee) and Wilfred Vernor-Miles (Trustee).
What does Kinnoull Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and international.