Kave Family Foundation
Kave Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 48 grants totaling $139K.
Key facts about Kave Family Foundation
- EIN
- 93-1280694
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,116
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- Average grant
- $2,898
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (16 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Kave Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kave Family Foundation's 48 itemized 2025 grants were Oregon (59%), New York (10%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (16 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Denver, CO (4 grants). None of its 48 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is Kave Family Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 47 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$139K
+15.9% YoY
Grant Count
48
+2.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+13.5% YoY
About Kave Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kave Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 48 grants totaling $139K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 48 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Path Home ($30,000), Portland Community College Foundation Scholarship ($10,000), Aclu of Colorado ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PATH HOME Portland, OR | SUPPORT HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. | $30,000 |
| PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Portland, OR | TO SUPPORT PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. | $10,000 |
| ACLU OF COLORADO Denver, CO | IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS TO PROTECT, DEFEND AND EXTEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF ALL PEOPLE IN COLORADO THROUGH LITIGATION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY | $5,000 |
| ACLU FOUNDATION New York, NY | IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION. | $5,000 |
| BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE New York, NY | SUPPORT OF AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN LAW AND POLICY ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| DEMOCRACY FORWARD FOUNDATION Washington, DC | NATIONAL LEGAL ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL PROGRESS THROUGH LITIGATION, POLICY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND REGULATORY ENGAGEMENT. | $5,000 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF PORTLAND Tigard, OR | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE JEWISH FEDERATION AND IT'S VARIOUS PROGRAMS. | $5,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA - COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE Portland, OR | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PLANNED PARENTHOOD MISSION OF PROVIDING COMPERHENSIVE REPORDUCITVE AND COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN SEXUALITY, AND TO PROMOTE THE RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE. | $5,000 |
| PUBLIC JUSTICE Oakland, CA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FIGHT INJUSTICE AND PRESERVE ACCESS TO THE COURTS FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE. | $5,000 |
| NORTHWEST ABORTION ACCESS FUND Eugene, OR | SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO AID IN ABORTION PAYMENT BY SENDING FUNDING DIRECTLY TO CLINICS, SAFE TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS, AND VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES SERVING ITS TOLL-FREE HELPLINE. | $4,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David B Johnson | Director/Trustee | 10 | — |
| Karen S Johnson | Trustee | 10 | — |
| Brian Johnson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Aaron Johnson | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kave Family Foundation?
Kave Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Portland, OR. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kave Family Foundation operate?
Kave Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York, Oregon, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Kave Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Kave Family Foundation awarded 48 grants totaling $139K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kave Family Foundation's EIN?
Kave Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1280694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.