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The Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation

Preselected recipients only El Cerrito, California · EIN 271509393

The Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation is a private foundation in El Cerrito, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $748,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $120,000. 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 up from $566,000 the year before.

15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$566,00017$12.2 million
2024$748,00020$13.5 million

How to apply

The Norman and Joan Kinsey 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California12$443,000
Texas4$150,000
Arizona1$65,000
Illinois1$55,000
Wyoming1$20,000
North Carolina1$15,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shriners Hospital for Children
Sacramento, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$120,000
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ
To support the organization's exempt function$65,000
George Mark Children's House
San Leandro, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$60,000
San Antonio Food Bank
San Antonio, TX
To support the organization's exempt function$60,000
Renu Hope Foundation
Beaumont, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$56,000
Ronald McDonald House
Chicago, IL
To support the organization's exempt function$55,000
Footsteps Child Care Inc
Belmont, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$50,000
Morgan's Wonderland
San Antonio, TX
To support the organization's exempt function$50,000
Children's Home Society
Oakland, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$30,000
Hope Haven West
Modesto, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$30,000
San Jose Day Nursery
San Jose, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$25,000
Angies' Angels Foundation
San Antonio, TX
To support the organization's exempt function$20,000
Jason's Friends Foundation
Casper, WY
To support the organization's exempt function$20,000
South Coast Montessori
Goleta, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$20,000
Texas Burn Survivor Society
San Antonio, TX
To support the organization's exempt function$20,000
Casa Di Mir Montessori School
Campbell, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$15,000
Stop Soldier Suicide
Durham, NC
To support the organization's exempt function$15,000
Warrior Foundation - Freedom Station
San Diego, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$15,000
The Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California
Martinez, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$12,000
Ukes for Schools
Roseville, CA
To support the organization's exempt function$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation give?

$748,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.

Who runs The Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Anthony P Carion (Trustee), Jennifer Sylvestri (Trustee) and Jennifer Sampayo (Trustee).

What does The Norman and Joan Kinsey Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.

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