Kwes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kwes Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,170 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,170 and the largest $5,170. 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$5,170
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,170
- Largest grant$5,170
- Assets$25,846
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,015 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,120 | 1 | $39,145 |
| 2024 | $12,015 | 2 | $29,528 |
| 2025 | $5,170 | 1 | $25,846 |
How to apply
Kwes 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 Kwes Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $5,170 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride Flights Worldwide Childrens Relief Fund | Mukuru Education Program: Education Sponsorship for Primary and Secondary School Kids for School Years 2025-26. Mukuru is a residential slum in Nairobi Kenya. | $5,170 |
Officers and trustees
- Sjors Jansen
- Kun Jiang
- Willem Jansen
Questions people ask
Does Kwes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kwes Foundation give?
$5,170 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,170.
Who runs Kwes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sjors Jansen (Executive Director - President), Kun Jiang (Executive Director - Secretary Treasurer) and Willem Jansen (Non-Executive Director).
What does Kwes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and international.