Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, based in Los Angeles, California, is associated with the Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation, a private foundation founded in 2011. The foundation supports charitable organizations through employee donation matching, direct grants, and volunteer engagement in communities where the firm operates.
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors at a glance
In short: Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors gave $770K across 252 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state California. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $770,238
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 252
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,057
- +65.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $523
- Total assets
- $252,181
- -45.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (103 of 242, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 Avenue Of The Stars 9Th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 282-7935
Website: https://kayneanderson.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Head Strong Project Inc ($101K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $352K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,700 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,696 grants of 1,700 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its community engagement as centered on places where Kayne Anderson works and lives. The firm lists offices in Boca Raton, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Houston. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (23%), Florida (18%), Massachusetts (14%), Washington, DC (13%), and Texas (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 252 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 103 of 242 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $464 first-time, $800 repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $445K (2021) to $770K (2024). In 2024 it made 252 grants totaling $770K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Head Strong Project Inc Boston, MA | Employee Matching | $76,052 |
| Project Destined Inc Washington, DC | Direct Gift | $75,000 |
| West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition Inc Delray Beach, FL | Direct Gift | $27,500 |
| BASA Aeronautical School Boynton Beach, FL | Direct Gift | $25,000 |
| Head Strong Project Inc Boston, MA | Direct Gift | $25,000 |
| VOCEL Viewing our Children as Emerging Leaders NFP Chicago, IL | Employee Matching | $19,699 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Direct Gift | $15,000 |
| Bold Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Direct Gifts | $15,000 |
| The Childrens Fund Inc Houston, TX | Direct Gifts | $15,000 |
| Him For Her Inc Oakland, CA | Direct Gift | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s website reports $14 million in donations since inception.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,181 | $485,000 | $753,937 | $770,238 | 252 | $753,937 | — | $7,842 |
| 2023 | $464,413 | $545,000 | $524,877 | $654,743 | 355 | $524,752 | — | $6,973 |
| 2022 | $307,977 | $661,866 | $563,354 | $470,208 | 344 | $470,208 | $2,232 | $6,128 |
| 2021 | $79,448 | $216,478 | $449,850 | $444,805 | 329 | $446,854 | $12,051 | $14,665 |
| 2020 | $306,982 | $22,130 | $479,811 | $475,950 | 420 | — | $16,552 | $27,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to build a movement of corporate giving and engagement that creates positive, sustainable change in local communities. Its charitable activity includes a one-to-one match for eligible donations by employees and their spouses or registered domestic partners, up to $10,000 per employee household per year, as well as direct support for organizations aligned with its stated mandate.
Examples among its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of charitable work. The Head Strong Project describes its mission as providing barrier-free, stigma-free PTSD treatment to veterans, transitioning service members, and their families. Project Destined says it trains scholars in leadership and entrepreneurship through evaluating real-estate investments and creates networking opportunities with local companies and executives. Him For Her describes its vision as unlocking the economic and social benefits of diverse boardrooms.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 252 grants totaling $770,238. Grant amounts ranged from $1 to $76,052, with a median of $523. The largest listed awards included $76,052 to the Head Strong Project for employee matching and $75,000 to Project Destined as a direct gift. Other listed awards included $27,500 to West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition, $25,000 to BASA Aeronautical School, and $19,699 to VOCEL Viewing our Children as Emerging Leaders NFP, the latter as employee matching.
The foundation’s website describes two giving channels: its employee matching program and its direct support program. It also provides employees with paid volunteer time and works with nonprofits on group volunteer opportunities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Al Rabil as chairman of the board, Paul Blank as president, Evelyn Polcari as foundation director, Paul Stapleton as treasurer, Lauren Heideman as assistant treasurer, Jeremy Schwartz as secretary, and Lisa Dorfman as assistant secretary.
The foundation’s website also identifies Albert Rabil, Lauren Heideman, Paul Blank, and Paul Stapleton as board members, and Anthony Johnson as a foundation representative.
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors is led by Paul Blank, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Blank
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Rabil
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Polcari
Foundation Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Heideman
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Stapleton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Schwartz
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dorfman
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Channing Grigsby (2020–2021) — Foundation Director
- Former: Howard Zelikow (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jarvis Hollingsworth (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Levitt (2020–2021) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Richard Kayne (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
How much does Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors give each year?
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors gave $770K across 252 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $655K across 355 grants.
What is Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's typical grant size?
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's median grant in 2024 was $523, and its average grant was $3,057, across 252 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors give grants?
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (28 grants), Houston, TX (18 grants), Washington, DC (17 grants) and Chicago, IL (10 grants).
Does Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 252 grants with a stated purpose on Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Employee Matching" (231 grants), "Direct Gift" (18 grants) and "Direct Gifts" (3 grants).
Who are Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's largest grantees?
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's largest 2024 grantees include Head Strong Project Inc ($101,052 across 2 grants), Project Destined Inc ($75,000) and West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition Inc ($38,346 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors?
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors reported $252K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $754K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors fund?
The foundation’s mission is to build a movement of corporate giving and engagement that creates positive, sustainable change in local communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's EIN?
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0729378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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