Kung Guerra Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kung Guerra Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $367,500. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$367,500
- Assets$59.8 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 16 | $39.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 15 | $59.8 million |
How to apply
Kung Guerra 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 Kung Guerra Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $175,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $80,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $70,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Sustainability and Engineering Student Center Renovation | $367,500 |
| Khan Academy | General Operating Support - Education | $250,000 |
| Learning Equality | General Operating Support | $225,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | US Climate Change Efforts | $175,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Mercy Corps Ventures | $150,000 |
| Village Enterprise | General Operating Support | $115,000 |
| Northeastern University | Sustainability | $70,000 |
| Center for Climate and Energy Solut | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Somos Mayfair | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Upward Scholars | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| University of Michigan | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Funds | $20,000 |
| Streetcode Academy | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Waterorg | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| MIT Solve | Solve Innovation Future | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Kung
- Lisa Guerra
Questions people ask
Does Kung Guerra Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kung Guerra Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Kung Guerra Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Kung (Secretary/Treas) and Lisa Guerra (President).
What does Kung Guerra Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.