KIPP FOUNDATION
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The KIPP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Texas, California, and New York, having disbursed a total of $35.6 million across 39 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the KIPP Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CREATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT EQUIP EDUCATIONALLY UNDERSERVED STUDENTS WITH SKILLS TO SUCCEED.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KIPP Inc dba Knowledge is Power Program Inc
$40.5M
14%
KIPP SOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$26.7M
9%
KIPP NEW YORK INC
$23.4M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$514.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$673K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KIPP FOUNDATION?
No. KIPP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KIPP FOUNDATION give?
KIPP FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and New York. 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 KIPP FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KIPP FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $515 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KIPP FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KIPP FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $35.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KIPP FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KIPP FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include KIPP Inc dba Knowledge is Power Program Inc, KIPP SOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, and KIPP NEW YORK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KIPP FOUNDATION?
KIPP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.