The KIPP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization established in 2000 by Doris and Donald Fisher, founders of the Gap. Based in San Francisco, California, the Foundation supports the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) network—a national network of 279 tuition-free public charter schools serving over 210,000 students and alumni across 21 states and Washington, DC. The Foundation trains and develops educators, provides resources and tools for excellent teaching and learning, promotes innovation, and facilitates knowledge exchange across KIPP schools and other public school organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$141.0M
+21.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$35.6M
-8.5% YoY
Grant Count
29
-6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
-2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Together with families and communities, the KIPP Foundation creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
Primary Program Areas:
Network Growth & Sustainability: Building stronger, more capable KIPP schools and regions through coaching for executive directors, financial and operational support, integration and scale support, strategic leadership around new site development, and technology support.
Research, Design & Innovation: Supporting continuous improvement and innovation across the network.
Educational Excellence: Providing tools, resources, and training for excellent teaching and learning; developing outstanding educators to lead KIPP schools.
The Foundation's funding focuses on education, charter schools, K-12 schools, Head Start, parent-teacher organizations, and early childhood development.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee, though the KIPP network operates across 21 states and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $140,977,184
- Total Revenue: $111,413,893
- Total Expenses: $89,830,189
- Total Liabilities: $27,700,000
- Total Giving: $36,999,057
Staff: 301 employees (as of 2024)
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since November 2007; EIN 94-3362724
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $140,977,184 | $116,066,149 | $136,274,072 |
| Revenue | $111,413,893 | $78,346,517 | $130,699,963 |
| Expenses | $89,830,189 | $104,630,766 | $95,902,128 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,657,244 | $2,547,571 | $596,684 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
149 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Kipp Foundation
Amplify Scholars: The iMentor-KIPP Scholarship Program
KIPP FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to $60,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dave Goldberg Scholars Program
KIPP FOUNDATION
Amount
$60,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Dreamscape Scholars Program
KIPP FOUNDATION
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kipp Southern California Public Schools ($4,539,489), Kipp Nyc Public Schools ($3,618,773), Kipp Northern California Public Schools ($3,239,720).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP BALTIMORE BALTIMORE, MD | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, STUDENT RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES, | $438,318 |
| KIPP CAPITAL REGION PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FKA ALBANY) ALBANY, NY | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, PRINCIPAL PIPELINE & DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES, GPA DATA INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT, SCHOOL START-UP | $2,624,692 |
| KIPP CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, PRINCIPAL PIPELINE & DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AI MATH PILOT, SCHOOL START-UP | $1,108,449 |
| KIPP COLORADO SCHOOLS DENVER, CO | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUPPORT, POSTSECONDARY NUDGE PROGRAM | $493,798 |
| KIPP COLUMBUS COLUMBUS, OH | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, STUDENT RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES, POSTSECONDARY READINESS SUPPORT, POSTSECONDARY NUDGE PROGRAM | $949,579 |
| KIPP COOPER NORCROSS ACADEMY NEWARK, NJ | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES | $30,000 |
| KIPP DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS WASHINGTON, DC | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, POSTSECONDARY CAREER PATHWAYS SUPPORT, POSTSECONDARY NUDGE PROGRAM, SCHOOL START-UP | $1,892,696 |
| KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS HELENA, AZ | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUPPORT, POSTSECONDARY NUDGE PROGRAM | $291,753 |
| KIPP INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, STUDENT RECRUITMENT INITIATIVES | $387,417 |
| KIPP JACKSONVILLE SCHOOLS JACKSONVILLE, FL | ACADEMIC ONE KIPP INITIATIVES, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PRINCIPAL PIPELINE & DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUPPORT, SCHOOL START-UP | $513,165 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Shavar Jeffries – CEO
- John Alford – Chief Network Growth Officer (manages Relationship Managers and Strategy Leads; directly supports regions including New Orleans, Memphis, and Delta)
- Michael Ambriz – Chief Operating Officer (joined in 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN FISHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE BRADLEY | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| REED HASTINGS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EMMA BLOOMBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARTHA KARSH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LOMAX | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK NUNNELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARRIE WALTON PENNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ABIGAIL WEXNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIA ANGUIANO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| A'DORIAN MURRAY-THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARSHA REEVES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHAVAR JEFFRIES | CEO AND BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $709,670 |
| DAVE LEVIN | STRATEGIC ADVISOR & BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $270,045 |
| LEANNE HERNANDEZ | CFO (PARTIAL YEAR) | 40 | $55,391 |
| CAROLYN HACK | INTERIM CFO (PARTIAL YEAR) | 40 | $233,317 |
| NEYHA RAJAN | INTERIM GC/INTERIM SEC(PARTIAL YEAR) | 40 | $159,215 |
| PATRICIA COAD | VP DEV/INTERIM SEC (PARTIAL YEAR) | 40 | $266,309 |
| AISHA CHRISTIAN | CHIEF LEGAL OFF/SEC (PARTIAL YEAR) | 40 | $107,495 |
| KINNARI PATEL-SMYTH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $488,106 |
| JONATHAN COWAN | CHIEF DATA & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $300,778 |
| JOHN ALFORD | CHIEF NETWORK GROWTH OFFICER | 40 | $284,679 |
| COURTNEY BELL | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $270,720 |
| ANNE LATARTE | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $265,412 |
| BENNY VASQUEZ | CHIEF EQUITY & DIVERSITY OFFICER | 40 | $255,873 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has supported multiple scholarship and recognition programs for KIPP students and educators, including the Dave Goldberg Scholars Program and Webb Family Foundation scholarships. Recent grant announcements highlight the Foundation's continued investment in literacy, academic achievement, and teacher excellence across the KIPP network.
15 KIPP Students Receive $60000 Each from the Dave Goldberg ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kipp Foundation fund?
**Mission:** Together with families and communities, the KIPP Foundation creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. **Vision:** Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Network Growth & Sustainability:** Building stronger, more capabl…
How do I apply for a grant from Kipp Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $7,000 to $10,784,792. **Total Giving:** $36,999,057 in grants (based on most recent IRS 990 filing). **Recent Grant Activity:** • KIPP Jacksonville received over $500,000 to strengthen literacy and academic achievement • 15 KIPP students received $60,000 each from the Dave Goldberg Scholars Program • Ten KIPP public school teachers honored with $10,000 awards for classroom excellence • 6 students at KIPP Public Schools named Webb Scholars, receiving…
Where does Kipp Foundation make grants?
The Foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee, though the KIPP network operates across 21 states and Washington, DC.
What size grants does Kipp Foundation award?
In 2024, Kipp Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $35.6M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kipp Foundation's EIN?
Kipp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3362724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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