Kla Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kla Foundation is a private foundation in Milpitas, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $594,026 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $371,526. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$594,026
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$371,526
- Assets$0
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2023 was down from $7.8 million the year before.
40% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
How to apply
Kla 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 Kla Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $421,526 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $62,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $8,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benevity-Matching | Miscellaneous matching | $371,526 |
| American Cancer Society | Support for access to patient service including patient screenings and lodging in michigan and california | $50,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Northern california tour de cure sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Resource Area for Teachers (Raft) | Support for raft's teacher district support program providing a year of memberships and gift certificates to k-8 teachers in milpitas and santa clara. | $50,000 |
| Japanese Red Cross Society | Support for disaster relief due to earthquake in japan | $40,000 |
| Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition | Sponsorship of bike to work days | $10,000 |
| Civic Force | Support for disaster relief due to earthquake in japan | $10,000 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Global volunteer week- ann arbor- food packing event | $8,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (First) | Registration fee support for korea team "tc" #23020 at 2024 first championship | $2,500 |
| Milpitas High School | Support for milpitas xtreme robotics, worlds competition | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Wallace
- John van Camp
- John McLaughlin
- Marybeth Wilkinson
- Bobby Bell
- Jen Shea
Questions people ask
Does Kla Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kla Foundation give?
$594,026 in tax year 2023, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Kla Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Rick Wallace (Director), John van Camp (Board Chairman), John McLaughlin (President) and Marybeth Wilkinson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Kla Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.