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Kelvin Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ALTOS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Paul H Roskoph. It holds total assets of $7.1M. Annual income is reported at $789K. Total assets have grown from $413K in 2011 to $7.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, New Jersey, New Mexico. According to available records, Kelvin Foundation has made 34 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $374K in 2020 to $593K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $332K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Wisconsin, Illinois, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$45K
Largest Grant
$332K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Kelvin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WI, IL.
Kelvin Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 34 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $332K.
Kelvin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kelvin Foundation is headquartered in LOS ALTOS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyan Tigha | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Bechmann | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Olsen | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dare Ventresca | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
26
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| KaraGENERAL SUPPORT | Palo Alto, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| MccallumGENERAL SUPPORT | Palm Desert, CA | $128 | 2020 |
| Eisenhower Med CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Rancho Mirage, CA | $225K | 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Daf FundGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $177K | 2022 |
| Advocate Health Care Charitable FdtGENERAL SUPPORT | Downers Grove, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| University School Of MilwaukeeGENERAL SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2022 |
| Museum Of New Mexico FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $15K | 2022 |
| Princeton UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $5K | 2022 |
| First Serve - New MexicoGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Palm Springs Film FestGENERAL SUPPORT | Palm Springs, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Palm Springs Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Palm Springs, CA | $250 | 2022 |
| Princeton University Class Of 1979GENERAL SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $250 | 2022 |
| The Living DesertGENERAL SUPPORT | Palm Desert, CA | $200 | 2022 |
| FireGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $100 | 2022 |
| Princeton University Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | N/A | 2022 |
| Eisenhower HealthGENERAL SUPPORT | Rancho Mirage, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| Leland Stanford Junior UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Stanford, CA | $24K | 2021 |
| Aurora Zilber Hospice Residence President FundsGENERAL SUPPORT | Downers Grove, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Museum Of New MexicoGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $5K | 2021 |
| PrincetonGENERAL SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $3K | 2021 |
| Philanthropy RoundtableGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |
| Palm Springs International Film SocietyGE | Palm Springs, CA | N/A | 2021 |
| Aurora Health Care FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $16K | 2020 |
| Princeton Class Of 1979GENERAL SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $5K | 2020 |
| Alexian VillageGENERAL SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $510 | 2020 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA