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RIC & SUZANNE KAYNE FOUNDATION
About this foundation
R&S Kayne Foundation was started in 1987 by Ric & Suzanne Kayne to support education, arts, and social service non-profit organizations. The foundation describes a place-based approach, operating in Los Angeles County and Aotearoa New Zealand, and focuses on investments that catalyze positive change. Programs and partners named on the site include youth postsecondary supports and local community initiatives. The foundation emphasizes listening to community and does not accept unsolicited proposals, favoring invited or strategic investments.
Funding focus
R&S Kayne Foundation prioritizes investments in education, economic mobility, arts, and other meaningful initiatives.
Past grantees
102 total recipientsOrganizations this funder has supported in recent years — useful for gauging fit and typical award size.
2024
30+ recipientsCombat Hate Foundation
$500,000
Ready To Succeed
$461,160
Steinberg Institute
$300,000
Southern California Grantmakers
$205,500
Kcrw Foundation Inc
$153,611
La-Techorg
$129,250
California State University Long Beach Research Foundation
$125,000
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
$120,000
The Mayor'S Fund For Los Angeles
$100,000
Grant programs
No tracked programs from this foundation. Check the funder website for upcoming cycles.