The KAU Jones Foundation
The KAU Jones Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $515K. Net investment income was $496K.
The KAU Jones Foundation at a glance
In short: The KAU Jones Foundation gave $515K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $514,500
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,750
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $59,750
- Total assets
- $2,586,583
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (48% 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 The KAU Jones Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mirman School ($180K). Together the top 6 received $515K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 27 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The KAU Jones Foundation gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 406% 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 $334K (2022) to $515K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $515K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mirman School Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $180,000 |
| Representus Education Fund Florence, MA | Donation | $150,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Donation | $64,500 |
| Group B Strep International Pomona, CA | Donation | $55,000 |
| Income Movement Foundation Portland, OR | Donation | $55,000 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,586,583 | $585,644 | $608,428 | $514,500 | 6 | $514,500 | $496,401 | $126,818 |
| 2023 | $2,541,203 | $296,938 | $532,427 | $433,750 | 5 | $433,750 | $201,806 | $130,187 |
| 2022 | $2,611,750 | $163,836 | $377,273 | $334,420 | 4 | $335,912 | $122,476 | $132,773 |
| 2021 | $2,827,045 | $250,000 | $419,894 | $403,150 | 6 | $403,150 | — | $125,429 |
| 2020 | $2,192,331 | $80,858 | $518,736 | $499,700 | 6 | — | $71,340 | $99,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The KAU Jones Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The KAU Jones Foundation is led by Tweeny Kau, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tweeny Kau
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Jones
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lulu Kau
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 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 The KAU Jones Foundation
How much does The KAU Jones Foundation give each year?
The KAU Jones Foundation gave $515K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $434K across 5 grants.
What is The KAU Jones Foundation's typical grant size?
The KAU Jones Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $59,750, and its average grant was $85,750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The KAU Jones Foundation give grants?
The KAU Jones Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and Missouri (13%).
Does The KAU Jones Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The KAU Jones Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are The KAU Jones Foundation's largest grantees?
The KAU Jones Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mirman School ($180,000), Representus Education Fund ($150,000) and Washington University in St Louis ($64,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The KAU Jones Foundation?
The KAU Jones Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $515K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The KAU Jones Foundation's EIN?
The KAU Jones Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2784412. 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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