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Nonprofits / Texas

Who funds KIPP?

Houston, Texas

3 private foundations reported grants to KIPP in Houston, Texas totaling $1.1 million across 6 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was 3E Foundation, with $544,660.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund KIPP

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
3E Foundation
Texas · 2024
General operation1$544,660
Kinder Foundation
Texas · 2025
Postsecondary gift4$501,502
The Seawell Elam Foundation
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Program support1$10,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

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Questions people ask

Who funds KIPP?

3E Foundation, Kinder Foundation and The Seawell Elam Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does KIPP get from foundations?

$1.1 million in 6 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Seawell Elam Foundation says in their filings that they accept applications.

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