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KW LG Cares

Preselected recipients only Los Gatos, California · EIN 821706630

KW LG Cares is a private foundation in Los Gatos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,070 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $29,996 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$25,25012$0
2023$29,9967$0
2024$16,0705$0

How to apply

KW LG Cares 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

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$16,070

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
Medical$10,000
Make A Wish
Oakland, CA
Charitable gift$3,870
KW Chico Fire Relief
Chico, CA
Fire assistance$1,200
Individual
CA
Fire assistance$500
Individual
CA
Fire assistance$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does KW LG Cares accept grant applications?

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

How much does KW LG Cares give?

$16,070 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.

Who runs KW LG Cares?

Its 2024 filing lists Mark von Kaenel (President), Douglas Goss (Treasurer), Cynthia Salhany (Secretary) and James Myrick (Board of Direct).

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