Kiphart Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kiphart Family Foundation is a private foundation in Key Largo, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $49,938 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$49,938
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$400,385
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
75% 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 | $2.0 million | 10 | $74,356 |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 12 | $400,385 |
How to apply
Kiphart 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 Kiphart Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $3.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | General purpose | $2.5 million |
| Merit School of Music | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Joffery Ballet | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Columbia College Chicago | General purpose | $49,877 |
| Impact for Equity | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The People's Music School | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Aspen Country Day School | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan R Kiphart
- Chris Capps
- Ellen Kiphart Valentine
- Jill Kiphart Gluck
- Rebecca Kiphart Capps
Questions people ask
Does Kiphart Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kiphart Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $49,938.
Who runs Kiphart Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan R Kiphart (President, Secretary & Tre), Chris Capps (Vice President), Ellen Kiphart Valentine (Director) and Jill Kiphart Gluck (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kiphart Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.