Kisco Cares Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kisco Cares Foundation is a private foundation in Carlsbad, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $1,308 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$1,308
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$41.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
44% 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 | $1.9 million | 63 | $32.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 52 | $41.5 million |
How to apply
Kisco Cares 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 Kisco Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $1.4 million |
| California | 16 | $1.1 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $300,000 |
| New York | 2 | $101,310 |
| North Carolina | 22 | $24,325 |
| Utah | 5 | $5,211 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,569 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,308 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,046 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $976 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rewild | Donation | $1.4 million |
| Marin Community Foundation | Donation | $334,405 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Donation | $300,000 |
| Wildcoast | Donation | $300,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Donation | $200,000 |
| The Wildlands Conservancy | Donation | $150,000 |
| Panthera | Donation | $100,000 |
| Ywam San Diegobaja | Donation | $61,935 |
| Mojave Desert Land Trust | Donation | $60,000 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,645 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,645 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,645 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,645 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,645 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,645 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,645 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,595 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,569 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,569 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,569 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,310 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,308 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,308 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,308 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,308 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,308 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,308 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,308 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,214 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,097 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,097 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,097 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,097 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,046 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,046 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,046 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,046 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,046 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $1,045 |
| Individual | Student scholarship grant | $976 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew S Kohlberg
- David P King
- Annica Kreuter
- Jason K Howerton
- Brendan R Cummings
Questions people ask
Does Kisco Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kisco Cares Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $1,308.
Who runs Kisco Cares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew S Kohlberg (Director, President, Secre), David P King (Director), Annica Kreuter (Director) and Jason K Howerton (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kisco Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.