The Kansha Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kansha Foundation is a private foundation in Truckee, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $183,799 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,125 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$183,799
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,125
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $178,325 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $128,141 | 29 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $178,325 | 32 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $183,799 | 38 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
The Kansha 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 The Kansha Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $156,149 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 4 | $2,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,140 |
| Maryland | 1 | $750 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Kansas | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Avary | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| GRIP Training Institute | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | General and unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Omprakash | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Foundation for African Medicine and | General and unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sky's the Limit Fund | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Advocates of Nevada County | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Child Advocates of Placer County | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Washoe CASA Foundation | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pledge Health | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Clinicians Academy on Medi | General and unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | General & unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mark Day School | eSibonisweni | $2,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General & unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alameda Co Comm Food Bank | General and unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $1,250 |
| The Remedy Project | General & unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northern CA Innocence Project | General & unrestricted | $800 |
| Danny Ron's Rescue | General and unrestricted | $750 |
| Network for Good Best Beginnings | Best beginnings | $750 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General & unrestricted | $640 |
| Compass Family Services | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| Givedirectly | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| Individual | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Individual | General and unrestricted | $500 |
| Individual | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Lutheran Family Services Rocky Moun | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Trust Women | General & unrestricted | $250 |
| The Bhutan Foundation | Bhutan baseball and softball | $250 |
| American Friends of The Ocean Clean | General and unrestricted | $250 |
| Individual | General & unrestricted | $249 |
| Tamarindo Foundation | General & unrestricted | $200 |
| Pomona Economic Opportunity Center | General & unrestricted | $200 |
| The Trevor Project | General & unrestricted | $150 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry | General and unrestricted | $60 |
Officers and trustees
- David Zimmerman
- Meghan Zimmerman
- Michael Zimmerman
- Steven Zimmerman
- Vicki Peet
- Ann Benedick Zimmerman
Questions people ask
Does The Kansha Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kansha Foundation give?
$183,799 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,125.
Who runs The Kansha Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Zimmerman (President), Meghan Zimmerman (Vice President), Michael Zimmerman (Secretary) and Steven Zimmerman (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Kansha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and youth programs.