Kindness Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Kindness Initiative?
Kindness Initiative is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego ($766K), The Cushman Foundation ($131K), Jewish Federation of San Diego County ($69K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Kindness Initiative between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | $766,337 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Cushman Foundation | $130,500 | 4 | 2023–2025 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego County | $69,090 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $26,672 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Chortek Weisman Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rady Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation | $21,600 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Choose Kindness Foundation | $20,717 | 5 | 2022–2024 |
| Klaff Family Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Spielman Family Foundation | $4,200 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Barnik Tarbut Foundation | $3,600 | 1 | 2024 |
| Leichtag Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Kindness Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Cushman Foundation | GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Cushman Foundation | GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $361,358 |
| 2024 | Chortek Weisman Family Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Federation of San Diego County | SERVING THE NEEDY | $21,140 |
| 2024 | The Cushman Foundation | GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED | $18,000 |
| 2024 | Rady Foundation | General Endowment | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Choose Kindness Foundation | SPONSOR OF FAMILIES | $5,942 |
| 2024 | Barnik Tarbut Foundation | ALLIEVIATE POVERTY IN SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY | $3,600 |
| 2024 | Spielman Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $222,925 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of San Diego County | SERVING THE NEEDY | $37,950 |
| 2023 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $14,574 |
| 2023 | Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,800 |
| 2023 | The Cushman Foundation | GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Choose Kindness Foundation | HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SPONSOR FAMILIES | $6,177 |
| 2023 | Klaff Family Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Choose Kindness Foundation | SPONSOR OF FAMILIES | $3,299 |
| 2023 | Choose Kindness Foundation | PASSOVER FOOD SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES | $3,124 |
| 2023 | Spielman Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,700 |
| 2022 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $182,054 |
| 2022 | Rady Foundation | General Endowment | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $12,098 |
| 2022 | Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,800 |
| 2022 | Jewish Federation of San Diego County | SERVING THE NEEDY | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Klaff Family Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Choose Kindness Foundation | ADOPT A KINDNESS FAMILY SPONSORSHIP | $2,175 |
| 2022 | Spielman Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Leichtag Foundation | TO SUPPORT SAN DIEGO GIVES CAMPAIGN | $50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kindness Initiative?
Kindness Initiative is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego ($766K), The Cushman Foundation ($131K), Jewish Federation of San Diego County ($69K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Kindness Initiative between 2022–2025.
Who is Kindness Initiative's largest funder?
Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego is the largest recorded funder of Kindness Initiative, with $766K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Kindness Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Kindness Initiative across 29 grants from 12 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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