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THE KIVA FOUNDATION

THE KIVA FOUNDATION

Lincoln, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
04-3428609
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE KIVA FOUNDATION

Lincoln, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
04-3428609
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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Elia Philanthropies, formerly known as The Kiva Foundation, is a 501(c)3 organization that awarded a total of $2.6 million in grants to 36 grantees in 2024, with a focus on California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Elia Philanthropies can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2.6M

2024
Grantees funded
36
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

16

Median 1st year grant
$11.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Melinda B Payson
Board Member
N
Norman C Payson
Board Member
R
Robin Paule
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KIVA FOUNDATION?
No. THE KIVA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KIVA FOUNDATION give?
THE KIVA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE KIVA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KIVA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KIVA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE KIVA FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KIVA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE KIVA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CITY OF HOPE, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KIVA FOUNDATION?
THE KIVA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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