KW LG Cares

Foundation · Grantmaker Los Gatos, CA EIN: 82-1706630

KW LG Cares is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K.

Key facts about KW LG Cares

EIN
82-1706630
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$16,070
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$3,214
Median grant
$1,200
Total assets
$53,359
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who KW LG Cares funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for KW LG Cares's 5 itemized 2025 grants were California (100%). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fire Assistance" (3 grants).

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$53K

-13.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$16K

-46.4% YoY

Grant Count

5

-28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-25.0% YoY

About KW LG Cares

Based on IRS filings

KW LG Cares is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Gatos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

SalinasPhoenixSan FranciscoSan JoseTampaChandlerChicagoChicoCoronaKahuluiMilpitasOaklandPacific PalisadesSanta ClaraSanta MonicaSantee

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$14K$27K$41K$55K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$53,359$61,452$64,322
Revenue$14,263$46,832$27,611
Expenses$22,356$49,702$36,322
Qualifying Distributions$16,070$29,996$25,250
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$7K$15K$22K$30K0 grants20210 grants202212 grants20237 grants20245 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Jalayne Forrester: $10KJalayne Forrester$10KMake a Wish: $4KMake a Wish$4KKW Chico Fire Relief: $1KKW Chico Fire Relief$1KJasmine Askarinam: $500Jasmine Askarinam$500Kevin Sabin: $500Kevin Sabin$500

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Jalayne Forrester ($10,000), Make a Wish ($3,870), KW Chico Fire Relief ($1,200).

RecipientPurposeAmount
JALAYNE FORRESTER Santa Clara, CAMEDICAL$10,000
MAKE A WISH Oakland, CACHARITABLE GIFT$3,870
KW CHICO FIRE RELIEF Chico, CAFIRE ASSISTANCE$1,200
JASMINE ASKARINAM Pacific Palisades, CAFIRE ASSISTANCE$500
KEVIN SABIN Santa Monica, CAFIRE ASSISTANCE$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

KW LG Cares is led by Mark Von Kaenel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Mark Von Kaenel

    President

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Douglas Goss

    Treasurer & Board of Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Myrick

    Board of Director

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cynthia Salhany

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KW LG Cares?

KW LG Cares is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Los Gatos, CA. It holds $53K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is KW LG Cares?

As of 2025, KW LG Cares holds $53K in total assets with $14K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $16K in 2025.

Where does KW LG Cares operate?

KW LG Cares has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois.

What size grants does KW LG Cares award?

In 2025, KW LG Cares awarded 5 grants totaling $16K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is KW LG Cares's EIN?

KW LG Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1706630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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