Kieve Foundation
Historical FunderLos Gatos, California · EIN 01-0664998 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$488K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LENOIR KIEVE |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 LOMA ALTA AVE, LOS GATOS CA 95030 |
| Phone | 4083077090 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORMAT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Fetchers | Hungington Beach, CA | Animal rescue, foster-care and adoption | $100,000 |
| Urban Confluence | San Jose, CA | To build an iconic landmark for san jose and silicon valley | $50,000 |
| Center for Animal Protection | Scotts Valley, CA | Save the lives of individual animals and educate people | $25,000 |
| Every Pet's Dream | Santa Clara, CA | Foster-Based rescue of animals | $25,000 |
| Scritch Kittens | Santa Clara, CA | Animal welfare | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Food for the hungry | $25,000 |
| Soi Dog Foundation USA | Houston, TX | Animal welfare | $25,000 |
| Dancing Cat | San Jose, CA | Animal rescue, foster-care and adoption | $20,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | Saving and improving human and animal lives | $20,000 |
| Animal Place | Grass Valley, CA | Rescue and sanctuary for farm animals | $15,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | Help with the mission of the organization to protect animals from harm | $10,000 |
| At-Choo Foundation | Toluca Lake, CA | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| History San Jose | San Jose, CA | Support of local museum | $10,000 |
| Love Leo Rescue | Santa Monica, CA | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Muttville | San Francisco, CA | Senior dog rescue | $10,000 |
| Quest Valley Charities | Campbell, CA | Private foundation | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Rescue NYC | Whitestone, NY | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| The Animal Pad | LA Mesa, CA | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation Inc | San Jose, CA | Community service | $7,900 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | San Jose, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Cancer Carepoint | San Jose, CA | Medical help | $5,000 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Kim's Nurturing Nest Animal Sanctuary | Danville, CA | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Native Animal Rescue (Nar) | Santa Cruz, CA | Animal rescue, foster-care and adoption | $5,000 |
| Pivotal Connections | San Jose, CA | Education, support groups, employment, and human services | $5,000 |
| Symphony San Jose | San Jose, CA | Music appreciation | $5,000 |
| Hunger at Home | San Jose, CA | Food service to the homeless and the hungry | $3,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Helping children with cleft palets | $3,000 |
| San Jose Rotary Foundation | San Jose, CA | Community service | $3,000 |
| Kqedkteh | San Francisco, CA | Public television | $2,500 |
| Pac Sj | San Jose, CA | Preserving the city's architectural and cultural hertiage | $2,500 |
| Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (Pomdr) | Pacific Grove, CA | Senior dog welfare | $2,500 |
| Berkshire School | Sheffield, MA | Education | $2,000 |
| City Lights | San Jose, CA | Support of san josethatre activities | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Milpitas, CA | Providing affordable home ownership | $2,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Palo Alto, CA | Open land preservation | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | San Jose, CA | Health care services | $2,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | Boys and girls welfare | $2,000 |
| Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose | San Jose, CA | Education of children | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | Medical help worldwide | $1,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | San Jose, CA | Art appreciation | $1,000 |
| San Jose Youth Symphony | San Jose, CA | Music appreciation | $1,000 |
| The Tech Museum | San Jose, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Christmas in the Park | San Jose, CA | Support community-focused celebrating | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | Youth activities | $500 |
| YWCA | San Jose, CA | Youth activities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $488,400 | 46 |
| 2024 | $418,800 | 55 |
| 2023 | $363,500 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349102350
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0664998
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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