Kairos Philanthropy Fund
Preselected recipients only
Kairos Philanthropy Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $279,113 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $56,761 and the largest $190,705. 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$279,113
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$56,761
- Largest grant$190,705
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $31,018 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,018 | 1 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $279,113 | 3 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
Kairos Philanthropy Fund 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 Kairos Philanthropy Fund funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild New Forest Cic | Wild new forest was established in 2016 and incorporated as an independent, not-for-profit, community interest company (cic) in dec 2019. Over the last five years we have developed an extensive portfolio of ecological survey and research projects in and around the new forest national park, and in jan 2024 wild new forest became hosting partner of the new forest biodiversity forum | $190,705 |
| Conservation Collective | A network of place-based, philanthropic funds focussed on protecting, preserving and restoring the natural environment. Funds operate in ibiza, mallorca, menorca (spain); tuscany and sicily (italy); argolic gulf, cyclades islands, ionian islands (greece); cyprus, turkey, lamu (kenya) st vincent and the grenadines, barbados; sri lanka; malta, and devon and the highlands & islands of scotland (uk). | $56,761 |
| Galapagos Conversation Trust | Galapagos conservation trust was launched in 1995 and is the only uk-registered charity to focus exclusively on the conservation and sustainable development of the galapagos archipelago. We deliver programmes that fill gaps in scientific and socioeconomic knowledge, fund local scientists, ngos and community groups, and partner with ecuadorian authorities. We advocate for change to protect the wildlife of galapagos, while amplifying the local voices of galapagos across the uk and beyond. Galapagos conservation trust is a uk registered charity (no.1043470) and a company limited by guarantee (no. 3004112). | $31,647 |
Officers and trustees
- Hans Bishop
- Kate S James
Questions people ask
Does Kairos Philanthropy Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kairos Philanthropy Fund give?
$279,113 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $56,761.
Who runs Kairos Philanthropy Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Hans Bishop (Dir) and Kate S James (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Kairos Philanthropy Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and science and research.