AI Summary
The Kirby-Jones Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $1.3 million in grants to 123 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits primarily through invitation-only opportunities. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN
Santa Barbara, CA
$525K
6%
UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION
SANTA BARBARA, CA
$450K
5%
SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Santa Barbara, CA
$379K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
78
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION?
No. THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION give?
THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Oregon. 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 KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN, UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION, and SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION?
THE KIRBY-JONES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.