Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $834,374 the year before.
89% 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 | $834,374 | 15 | $13.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 44 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Ric & Suzanne Kayne 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 Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 37 | $2.3 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $47,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Hate Foundation | Annual discretionary giving | $500,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | Kayne scholars recruiting affiliates | $461,160 |
| Steinberg Institute | Kayne opportunity fund | $300,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Annual donation | $205,500 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | Kayne opportunity fund | $153,611 |
| La-Techorg | Kayne opportunity fund | $129,250 |
| California State University Long Beach Research Foundation | Kayne opportunity fund | $125,000 |
| Camino Nuevo Charter Academy | Kayne opportunity fund | $120,000 |
| Imagine Los Angeles | Kayne opportunity fund | $100,000 |
| The Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles | Kayne opportunity fund | $100,000 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Annual giving | $59,150 |
| Altasea at the Port Los Angeles | Kayne opportunity fund | $50,000 |
| Destination Crenshaw | Kayne opportunity fund | $50,000 |
| Great Public Schools Now | Rmz community giving program | $50,000 |
| The Colleagues | Annual discretionary giving | $50,000 |
| Urban Food Initiative | Kayne opportunity fund | $50,000 |
| Black Owned and Operated Community Land Trust Inc DBA Plant Chica | Kayne opportunity fund | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust | Kayne opportunity fund | $30,000 |
| La Promise Fund | Kayne opportunity fund | $25,000 |
| Lost Angels | Kayne opportunity fund | $25,000 |
| Lunchbunch Community Foundation | Kayne opportunity fund | $25,000 |
| Stepup Tutoring | Kayne opportunity fund | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Annual discretionary giving | $25,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Annual discretionary giving | $25,000 |
| The Breast Center Research Foundation | Annual discretionary giving | $22,500 |
| Communitites in Schools | Kayne opportunity fund | $20,000 |
| Phase One | Annual discretionary giving | $20,000 |
| The Connie Rice Institute for Urban Peace | Kayne opportunity fund | $20,000 |
| The Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center Inc | Annual discretionary giving | $19,700 |
| Pueblo Nuevo Education Group | Kayne opportunity fund | $15,910 |
| Alliance College | Annual discretionary giving | $15,000 |
| Pacific Battleship Center | Annual discretionary giving | $10,000 |
| American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign | Annual discretionary giving | $5,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service | Scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | Annual discretionary giving | $5,000 |
| Oak Spring Garden Foundation | Annual discretionary giving | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Education Foundation | Rmz community giving program | $2,500 |
| Glenbrook Fireworks Inc | Annual discretionary giving | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles - Eschscholtzia Chapter Dar | Annual discretionary giving | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Rmz community giving program | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne L Kayne
- Richard A Kayne
- Saree Kayne
- Jennifer Kayne-Ehrlich
- Maggie Kayne
- Sarah Ali
Questions people ask
Does Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Suzanne L Kayne (Ceo/President), Richard A Kayne (Director), Saree Kayne (Cfo/Secretary) and Jennifer Kayne-Ehrlich (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.