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THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION

THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION

Palo Alto, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-5446562
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION

Palo Alto, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-5446562
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Koum Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $81.4 million across 185 grantees, primarily focusing on New York, California, and New Jersey. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$81.4M

2024
Grantees funded
185
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

156

Median 1st year grant
$450K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
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Yana Kalika
Board Member
A
Audrey Scott
Board Member
S
Sara Colorado
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and New Jersey. 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 KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $450 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $81.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include European Jewish Association Inc, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and FEDERATION OF JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF THE CIS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE KOUM FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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