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The RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful relationships within the nonprofit sector. With a total of $2.9 million in grants paid to 181 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits seeking to engage with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting services.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UCLA FOUNDATION
Los Angeles, CA
$5.2M
24%

SCHOLARMATCH INC
San Francisco, CA
$3.4M
16%
READY TO SUCCEED
Santa Monica, CA
$3.2M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$5K
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 RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION?
No. RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION give?
RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Kansas, 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 RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include UCLA FOUNDATION, SCHOLARMATCH INC, and READY TO SUCCEED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION?
RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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