Kairos Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1680791 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $207.
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
73% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Center for Empowerment | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $3,650 |
| Common Ground Meditation Center | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The More Than Project | Woodbury, MN | Unrestricted | $207 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Unity Unitarian Church | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $150 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted | $125 |
| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $125 |
| Arizona Historical Society | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $100 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fndt | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Insight Meditation Center | Redwood City, CA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Tucson Presidio Trust for Historic | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Mother Jones Foundation | Van, WV | Unrestricted | $35 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($6,094). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,636 | 28 |
| 2023 | $9,790 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532129349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1680791
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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