Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $480K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $15K.
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation at a glance
In short: Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation gave $99K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,000
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,500
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $479,706
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohsu Foundation ($76K). Together the top 6 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation gives
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $99K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohsu Foundation Portland, OR | General Purpose of the Donee | $75,500 |
| Project Lemonade Portland, OR | General Purpose of the Donee | $10,000 |
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | General Purpose of the Donee | $7,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Purpose of the Donee | $5,000 |
| Adosh Medical Charitable Trust Villa Park, CA | General Purpose of the Donee | $1,000 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames Portland, OR | General Purpose of the Donee | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $479,706 | $109,524 | $106,399 | $99,000 | 6 | $99,000 | $14,643 | — |
| 2023 | $476,581 | $105,629 | $84,209 | $78,000 | 4 | $78,000 | $13,070 | — |
| 2022 | $455,161 | $120,920 | $63,598 | $54,000 | 3 | $56,470 | $13,486 | $26,468 |
| 2021 | $533,564 | $156,108 | $61,665 | $53,000 | 2 | $55,251 | $58,188 | $27,679 |
| 2020 | $439,121 | $115,221 | $44,097 | $36,350 | 5 | — | $4,375 | $20,344 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy T. Kaul
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanjiv Kaul
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation
How much does Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation give each year?
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation gave $99K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 4 grants.
What is Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation's typical grant size?
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $16,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation give grants?
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants).
Does Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation's largest grantees?
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ohsu Foundation ($75,500), Project Lemonade ($10,000) and Portland Art Museum ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation?
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation reported $480K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $110K.
What is Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation's EIN?
Sanjiv and Cindy T Kaul Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1908216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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