John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 95-4794542 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$69.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $500,000 |
| California Rangeland Trust | Sacramento, CA | Program support | $440,000 |
| The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $325,000 |
| Ventura Land Trust | Ventura, CA | Program support | $250,000 |
| The Land Conservancy | San Luis Obispo, CA | Program support | $235,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Program support | $200,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, WA | Program support | $125,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $110,000 |
| Regents of Ucsb | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Ojai Valley Land Conservancy | Ojai, CA | Program support | $75,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $75,000 |
| Channel Islands Restoration | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $70,000 |
| Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens | Goleta, CA | Program support | $60,000 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Coastal Ranches Conservancy | Gaviota, CA | Program support | $46,483 |
| Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology | Camarillo, CA | Program support | $45,593 |
| Naturetrack Foundation Inc | Los Olivos, CA | Program support | $30,000 |
| The Wildlands Conservancy | Cypress, CA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Santa Clara River | Ventura, CA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Wilderness Youth Project | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Turtle Conservancy | Ojai, CA | Program support | $19,243 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wishtoyo Foundation | Ventura, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,871,319 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,541,771 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4794542
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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