Kave Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 47 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $153K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
+17.6% YoY
Grant Count
47
+34.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-12.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kave Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Kave Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kave Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 47 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $153K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,145,905 | $2,123,343 | $2,274,156 |
| Revenue | $178,467 | $15,990 | $2,169,602 |
| Expenses | $155,393 | $138,172 | $116,619 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $120,024 | $102,027 | $80,651 |
| Net Investment Income | $152,825 | $55,310 | $1,108,919 |
| Distributable Amount | $135,254 | $121,999 | $110,297 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Path Home ($15,000), Planned Parenthood - Portland ($11,500), Pcc Foundation (scholarships) ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A SMILE FOR KIDS REDMOND, OR | EMPOWERING UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH THROUGH ORTHODONTICS, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. | $500 |
| 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. | $2,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM MISSION TO FREE THE WORLD FROM CANCER. | $2,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGAN DAVID ADOM NEW YORK, NY | IN SUPPORT OF MDA TO HELP SICK CHILD AND VICTIMS IN ISRAEL. | $2,000 |
| AMERICAN NEAR EAST REFUGEE AID - ANERA WASHINGTON, DC | TO HELP REFUGEES IN PALESTINE, JORDAN AND LEBANON. | $2,000 |
| ADULT POLYGLUCOSAN BODY DISEASE - APBD RESEARCH FOUNDATION BROOKLYN, NY | IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH TO FIND A CURE FOR APBD. | $2,000 |
| BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT OF AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN LAW AND POLICY ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER IS FIGHTING FOR EVERY AMERICAN'S FREEDOM TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. | $1,000 |
| CHILDERNS DEFENSE FUND WASHINGTON, DC | CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND BUILDS COMMUNITY SO YOUNG PEOPLE GROW UP WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY. | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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 private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Kave Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Kave Family Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $178K in annual revenue. It awarded 47 grants totaling $120K in 2024.
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.
What size grants does Kave Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Kave Family Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kave Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kave Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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