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The Kingfisher Foundation is a private trust based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is George Argyris Farella Braun. It holds total assets of $11.1M. Annual income is reported at $10.5M. Total assets have decreased from $3.9M in 2010 to $2.3M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation's primary charitable activites relate to supporting and funding environmental projects which help to protect today's environment. The goal of the foundation is to restore and preserve the health and resilience of marine fish populations through the reduction or elimination of illegal, destructive and economically unviable fishing practices. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, The Kingfisher Foundation has made 60 grants totaling $5.3M, with a median grant of $73K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.1M in 2020 to $798K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.6M distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $400K, with an average award of $89K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Oregon, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$90K
Average Grant
$100K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The foundation's primary charitable activites relate to supporting and funding environmental projects which help to protect today's environment. The goal of the foundation is to restore and preserve the health and resilience of marine fish populations through the reduction or elimination of illegal, destructive and economically unviable fishing practices.
The foundation's primary charitable activites relate to supporting and funding environmental projects which help to protect today's environment. The goal of the foundation is to restore and preserve the health and resilience of marine fish populations through the reduction or elimination of illegal, destructive and economically unviable fishing practices. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 60 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, OR.
The Kingfisher Foundation has distributed a total of $5.3M across 60 grants. The median grant size is $73K, with an average of $89K. Individual grants have ranged from $8K to $400K.
The Kingfisher Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Kingfisher Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristine M Johnson | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Timothy D Dattels | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$922K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$798K
Contributions
$1.1M
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$78K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$5.3M
Average Grant
$89K
Median Grant
$73K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The CommonsGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Internews NetworkGeneral Support | Arcata, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $141K | 2023 |
| Ocean Conservancy IncGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $112K | 2023 |
| Resource Conservation DistrictGeneral Support | Half Moon Bay, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Sustainable ConservationGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $70K | 2023 |
| California Water Data ConsortiumGeneral Support | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Bren School Of Environmental SciencGeneral Support | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| MultiplierGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $48K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyGeneral Support | San Francisco, CA | $47K | 2023 |
| International Seafood SustainabilitGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Birdlife InternationalGeneral Support | Cambridge | $17K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsGeneral Support | Oakland, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Oregon State UniversityGeneral Support | Corvallis, OR | $139K | 2022 |
| Seafood Harvesters Of AmericaGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $33K | 2022 |
| Gcir Covid ReliefGeneral Support | Petaluma, CA | $250K | 2021 |
| Campaign Legal CenterGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $40K | 2021 |
| California Academy Of ScienceGeneral support | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2021 |
| Emlab - UcsbGeneral Support | Santa Barbara, CA | $150K | 2020 |
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