KW LG Cares
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.
KW LG Cares at a glance
In short: KW LG Cares gave $16K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,070
- -46.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,214
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $53,359
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who KW LG Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make a Wish ($4K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($11,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $30K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,000 |
| Make a Wish Oakland, CA | Charitable Gift | $3,870 |
| KW Chico Fire Relief Chico, CA | Fire Assistance | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,359 | $14,263 | $22,356 | $16,070 | 5 | $16,070 |
| 2024 | $61,452 | $46,832 | $49,702 | $29,996 | 7 | $29,996 |
| 2023 | $64,322 | $27,611 | $36,322 | $25,250 | 12 | $25,250 |
| 2022 | $73,033 | $36,550 | $30,246 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $66,729 | $37,830 | $12,579 | — | — | — |
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.
Frequently asked questions about KW LG Cares
How much does KW LG Cares give each year?
KW LG Cares gave $16K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 7 grants.
What is KW LG Cares's typical grant size?
KW LG Cares's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $3,214, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KW LG Cares give grants?
KW LG Cares gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does KW LG Cares give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on KW LG Cares's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fire Assistance" (3 grants).
How large is KW LG Cares?
KW LG Cares reported $53K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
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.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work KW LG Cares funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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