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Kitp House Project

Preselected recipients only Palo Alto, California · EIN 332021830

Kitp House Project is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $7.2 million and the largest $7.2 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.

How to apply

Kitp House Project 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kitp House Project funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$7.2 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
General operating support$7.2 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kitp House Project accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kitp House Project give?

$7.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $7.2 million.

Who runs Kitp House Project?

Its 2024 filing lists Charles Munger Jr (Director (Chairperson)), Bruce Pherson (Director), Stephen Schiller (Director Sec & Treasurer) and Lars Bildsten (President).

What does Kitp House Project fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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