Enigma Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $762K. Net investment income was $52K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$762K
+673.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$254K
+1447.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Enigma Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Enigma Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Enigma Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $762K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $712,851 |
| Revenue | $57,033 | $45,224 |
| Expenses | $769,884 | $105,036 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $761,955 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $52,212 | $38,373 |
| Distributable Amount | $37,202 | $37,365 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Schwab Charitable ($753,455), Familycore ($5,000), Jobs Partnership ($3,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAMILYCORE PEORIA, IL | TO HELP FUND FAMILYCORE'S MISSION TO INSTILL HOPE BY CREATING THE RIGHT BALANCE OF RESOURCES AND CARE TO FOSTER AND EQUIP HEALTHY PRODUCTIVE CHILDREN & FAMILIES. | $5,000 |
| JOBS PARTNERSHIP PEORIA, IL | TO HELP FUND JOBS PARTNERSHIP'S MISSION TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, FINANCIAL MENTORING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED, OR RETRAINING AFTER A CHANGE IN CAREER, INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE TRANSITIONING OUT OF INCARCERATION INTO PRODUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP. | $3,500 |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE ORLANDO, FL | TO HELP FUND SCHWAB CHARITABLE'S MISSION TO INCREASE GIVING IN THE U.S. WITH DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS AND PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES. | $753,455 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET H KELLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER D KELLEY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH H ADAMS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| NICHOLAS T KELLEY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enigma Foundation?
Enigma Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Enigma Foundation operate?
Enigma Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Enigma Foundation award?
In 2021, Enigma Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $762K — an average of about $254K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Enigma Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Enigma Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Enigma Foundation's EIN?
Enigma Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6369649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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