Kolibri Foundation Incorporated
Kolibri Foundation is a movement-led family foundation that resources and amplifies movements at the intersections of gender, racial, and economic justice. The site describes multi-year grant cycles and a commitment to spend down all assets by the end of 2027.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A movement-led nonprofit working at the intersections of gender, racial, and economic justice with capacity for catalytic, movement-building work and a U.S. presence (regional or national).
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with racial, gender, or economic justice and movement-building strategies.
- • Budget requests sized for grants ranging from modest operational support up to six-figure awards.
- • Capacity to accept multi-year or flexible support and demonstrate community-rooted leadership.
- • Ability to position work alongside the foundation’s past grantees (civil rights, racial justice, LGBTQ+, women-focused groups).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached organizations in 28 states, with meaningful shares going to GA, NY and CA, indicating a national rather than local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 73 distinct recipients in 2024 (75 grants total) across many independent organizations and issue areas tied to social justice, showing a broad and diverse recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows high turnover—66 new recipients in 2024 and only seven repeat grantees across three years—so unfamiliar applicants have plausibly entered the portfolio, though the site also flags limits on inquiry-form submissions and meetings.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
