Kinship Foundation
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 36-4056831 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$144K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$715K
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KINSHIP FOUNDATION DOES NOT SOLICIT |
|---|---|
| Address | ORGANIZATIONS BUT DOES ACCEPT, APPLICATIONS FOR THE KINSHIP, FELLOWS PROGRAM AT WWW WI 53703 |
| Phone | 6087104530 |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATIONS INCLUDE ATTACHING A RESUME, A STATEMENT OF WHY THE CANDIDATE WANTS TO ATTEND KINSHIP & WHAT THE CANDIDATE ANTICIPATES DOING IN 5 YRS, A PROPOSED PROJECT ALONG WITH A SUMMARY, AN ESSAY DESCRIBING THE APPLICANT'S EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH MARKET-BASED TOOLS, A STATEMENT SUMMARIZING CANDIDATE'S LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. |
| Deadlines | 2026 PROGRAM SUBMISSION DEADLINE WAS JANUARY 11, 2026. FUTURE DEADLINES TO BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE. |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A MINIMUM OF A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE (OR OVERSEAS EQUIVALENT). HAVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE. BE PROFICIENT IN SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH. BE A CONSERVATION PRACTITIONER (RATHER THAN AN ACADEMIC OR RESEARCHER). APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE EVALUATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PROPOSED PROJECT VIABILITY AND APPROPRIATENESS, LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, AND POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTION AT THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND ONGOING MEMBERSHIP IN THE FELLOWS COMMUNITY. A STIPEND OF $8,000 IS AWARDED ALONG WITH LODGING AND MEALS FOR THE MONTH LONG PROGRAM. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($144,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $144,772 | 19 |
| 2023 | $144,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349104402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4056831
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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