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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 01-0664998

Kieve Foundation

A private foundation in Los Gatos, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 46 grants and $488,400 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Lenoir Kieve
206 Loma Alta Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 307-7090
Form and materials
No prescribed format
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $488,400

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $6,095,749
  • Tax year 2024

    $418,800

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $6,108,396
  • Tax year 2023

    $363,500

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $6,028,857
  • Tax year 2022

    $328,500

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $5,908,459
  • Tax year 2021

    $365,000

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $6,204,219
  • Tax year 2020

    $247,000

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $5,174,190
  • Tax year 2019

    $211,000

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $4,018,785

Grants paid in 2025

46 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Dream FetchersTemecula, CA

    Animal rescue, foster-care and adoption

    $100,000
  2. Urban ConfluenceSan Jose, CA

    To build an iconic landmark for san jose and silicon valley

    $50,000
  3. Center for Animal ProtectionScotts Valley, CA

    Save the lives of individual animals and educate people

    $25,000
  4. Every Pet's DreamSanta Clara, CA

    Foster-based rescue of animals

    $25,000
  5. Scritch KittensSanta Clara, CA

    Animal welfare

    $25,000
  6. Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    Food for the hungry

    $25,000
  7. Soi Dog Foundation USAHouston, TX

    Animal welfare

    $25,000
  8. Dancing CatSan Jose, CA

    Animal rescue, foster-care and adoption

    $20,000
  9. Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DC

    Saving and improving human and animal lives

    $20,000
  10. Animal PlaceGrass Valley, CA

    Rescue and sanctuary for farm animals

    $15,000
  11. Animal Legal Defense FundSacramento, CA

    Help with the mission of the organization to protect animals from harm

    $10,000
  12. At-Choo FoundationToluca Lake, CA

    Animal welfare

    $10,000
  13. History San JoseSan Jose, CA

    Support of local museum

    $10,000
  14. Love Leo RescueSanta Monica, CA

    Animal welfare

    $10,000
  15. MuttvilleSan Francisco, CA

    Senior dog rescue

    $10,000
  16. Quest Valley CharitiesSan Jose, CA

    Private foundation

    $10,000
  17. Second Chance Rescue NYCWhitestone, NY

    Animal welfare

    $10,000
  18. The Animal PadLa Mesa, CA

    Animal welfare

    $10,000
  19. Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation IncSan Jose, CA

    Community service

    $7,900
  20. Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CA

    Education

    $5,000
  21. Cancer CarepointSan Jose, CA

    Medical help

    $5,000
  22. Humane Society Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CA

    Animal welfare

    $5,000
  23. Kim's Nurturing Nest Animal SanctuaryDanville, CA

    Animal welfare

    $5,000
  24. Native Animal Rescue (nar)Santa Cruz, CA

    Animal rescue, foster-care and adoption

    $5,000
  25. Pivotal ConnectionsSan Jose, CA

    Education, support groups, employment, and human services

    $5,000
  26. Symphony San JoseSan Jose, CA

    Music appreciation

    $5,000
  27. Hunger at HomeSan Jose, CA

    Food service to the homeless and the hungry

    $3,000
  28. Operation SmileVirginia BCH, VA

    Helping children with cleft palets

    $3,000
  29. San Jose Rotary FoundationSan Jose, CA

    Community service

    $3,000
  30. KqedktehSan Francisco, CA

    Public television

    $2,500
  31. Pac SJSan Jose, CA

    Preserving the city's architectural and cultural hertiage

    $2,500
  32. Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (pomdr)Pacific Grove, CA

    Senior dog welfare

    $2,500
  33. Berkshire SchoolSheffield, MA

    Education

    $2,000
  34. City LightsSan Jose, CA

    Support of san josethatre activities

    $2,000
  35. Habitat for HumanityMilpitas, CA

    Providing affordable home ownership

    $2,000
  36. Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CA

    Open land preservation

    $2,000
  37. Planned ParenthoodSan Jose, CA

    Health care services

    $2,000
  38. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CA

    Boys and girls welfare

    $2,000
  39. Children's Discovery Museum of San JoseSan Jose, CA

    Education of children

    $1,000
  40. Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NY

    Medical help worldwide

    $1,000
  41. San Jose Museum of ArtSan Jose, CA

    Art appreciation

    $1,000
  42. San Jose Youth SymphonySan Jose, CA

    Music appreciation

    $1,000
  43. The Tech MuseumSan Jose, CA

    Education

    $1,000
  44. Christmas in the ParkSan Jose, CA

    Support community-focused celebrating

    $1,000
  45. YMCA of Silicon ValleySanta Clara, CA

    Youth activities

    $500
  46. YWCASan Jose, CA

    Youth activities

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals8 grants $200,00069% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $35,00012% of the total
  3. Health2 grants $25,0009% of the total
  4. Arts and culture4 grants $17,0006% of the total
  5. International aid2 grants $4,0001% of the total
  6. Human services1 grant $3,0001% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $5,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California40 grants $427,400
  2. Texas1 grant $25,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $20,000
  4. New York1 grant $10,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $3,000
  6. Massachusetts1 grant $2,000
  7. Maryland1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Lenoir KievePRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Judy CassadaVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Marc RebboahCFO/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0

The return

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