The Jean & E Floyd Kvamme Foundation
Invitation OnlyScotts Valley, California · EIN 77-0359484 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$15.2M
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$46,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
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
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joni & Friends | Agoura Hills, CA | Religious | $1,853,733 |
| Ijm | Washington, DC | Education | $1,500,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Religious | $1,500,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Health and wellness | $1,250,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Religious | $1,200,000 |
| Salvation Army | San Francisco, CA | Religious | $1,000,300 |
| Impact France | Atlanta, GA | Religious | $800,000 |
| Mount Hermon | Felton, CA | Religious | $750,000 |
| Gateway Bible Church | Scotts Valley, CA | Religious | $500,400 |
| City Team Ministries | San Jose, CA | Religious | $500,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | San Francisco, CA | Religious | $500,000 |
| Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | Education | $500,000 |
| Emmaus Inn Ministries | New Almaden, CA | Religious | $300,000 |
| Luis Palau Association | Portland, OR | Religious | $300,000 |
| Young Life Capernaum Project | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $300,000 |
| 100 Fold Studio | Lakeside, MT | Religious | $250,000 |
| The Timothy Initiative | Raleigh, NC | Religious | $250,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Charlotte, NC | Religious | $200,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Religious | $150,000 |
| Elam Ministries | Alpharetta, GA | Religious | $150,000 |
| Friends of Forman Christan College | Atlanta, GA | Religious | $150,000 |
| Partners International | Atlanta, CA | Religious | $150,000 |
| Pajaro Rescue Mission | Watsonville, CA | Religious | $150,000 |
| Misson of Grace | Lake Worth, FL | Religious | $110,000 |
| Hope Heals | Atlanta, GA | Religious | $100,000 |
| Spoken Worldwide | Dallas, TX | Religious | $80,000 |
| Frontiers | Phoenix, AZ | Religious | $50,000 |
| Global Media Outreach | Dallas, TX | Religious | $50,000 |
| Jungle Aviation and Relay Service | Waxhaw, NC | Religious | $50,000 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | St Cloud, MN | Religious | $50,000 |
| Wycliff Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | Religious | $50,000 |
| Young Life Woodleaf Camp | Challenge, CA | Religious | $50,000 |
| Lichen Oaks Adaptive Riding Center | Felton, CA | Social improvement | $46,000 |
| Young Life Capernaum Project | San Francisco, CA | Religious | $45,000 |
| Lone Tree Bible Ranch | Capitan, NM | Social improvement | $30,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Religious | $30,000 |
| World Team Missions | Warrington, PA | Religious | $30,000 |
| Center for Education Reform | Washington, DC | Education | $25,000 |
| Mission Bridge | Santa Clarita, CA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Spondylitis Association of America | Encino, CA | Health and wellness | $25,000 |
| Tilt | Austin, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | Social improvement | $20,000 |
| Galcom Int'l | Tampa, FL | Religious | $20,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | New York, NY | Health and wellness | $20,000 |
| Trinity Forum | Washington, DC | Religious | $20,000 |
| Equipping to Serve Brazil | Oakdale, CA | Religious | $15,000 |
| Topic World Outreach | Marietta, GA | Religious | $15,000 |
| Harvesting in Spanish | Murfreesboro, TN | Religious | $12,000 |
| Bridges Community Church | Los Altos, CA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Canticum Novum International | Scotts Valley, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Pacific Research Institure | Pasadena, CA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Military Community Youth Ministry | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $5,000 |
| Far East Broadcasting | LA Mirada, CA | Religious | $3,000 |
| Mailbox Club | Valdosta, GA | Religious | $3,000 |
| One Another Ministries | Corona, CA | Religious | $2,500 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Social improvement | $2,500 |
| Pamf Philanthropy | Palo Alto, CA | Health and wellness | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Health and wellness | $1,000 |
| Hope Services | San Jose, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Health and wellness | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,249,198 | 64 |
| 2023 | $14,659,028 | 61 |
| 2022 | $12,112,665 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349104657
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0359484
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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