K2N2 Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
K2N2 Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,700 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $26,000. 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$69,700
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,950 the year before.
47% 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 | $80,000 | 42 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $61,950 | 38 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $69,700 | 37 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
K2N2 Family 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 K2N2 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $66,700 |
| Illinois | 10 | $1,900 |
| Maryland | 3 | $650 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy | General & Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | Department of Statistics and Applied Probability fund | $5,000 |
| Community Services Agency | General & Unrestricted | $4,150 |
| Living Classroom | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hopes Corner Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Channel Islands Restoration | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Inaturalist | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mentor Tutor Connection | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $700 |
| Family Giving Tree | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Foundation for A College Education | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Movember Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Street Vendors Association of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $400 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| United States Rugby Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| California Fire Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Evanston-Skokie District 65 Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Friends of National Guard Families | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Nourishing Hope | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Outreach With Lacrosse & Schools | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Paws Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| The Recyclery Collective | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| The Night Ministry | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kowsik Guruswamy
- Siumui Lo
Questions people ask
Does K2N2 Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does K2N2 Family Foundation give?
$69,700 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs K2N2 Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kowsik Guruswamy (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Siumui Lo (Dir, VP).
What does K2N2 Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.