Kinder Morgan Foundation
https://www.kindermorgan.com/About-Us/KM-FounTotal Given 2020–2023
$6.2M
4 grants · $1.5M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$1.3M
typical big bets · $1.2M–$2.4M
grant size
100%
deep partner · 2/2 multi-year
repeat
$4.6M
Assets · 2021
2
Distinct recipients
About
Grants paid out in 2021 were more than 25% of the fair value of Kinder Morgan Foundation's Assets. There is no plan to liquidate or terminate.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MELISSA RUIZ
Phone
7133699000
Deadlines
THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE WAS JULY 31, 2021.
How to Apply
Grant applications are submitted through a third-party application called CyberGrants. These applications must include: 1. A short, one-page cover letter signed by an authorized agent. 2. A proposal narrative with the following information: -Legal name of the organization, employer identification number (EIN), address (no post office boxes), telephone number, and name, title and e-mail address of contact person. -Location of organization. -Amount of request and name of program. -History of the organization and its mission. -Description of target population including the number of students served. -Description of the program, how it aligns with the focus areas of the Foundation. -Timeline for implementation. 3. Current organization and program budgets.
Restrictions
SEE ATTACHMENT 1
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.4M | $6.3M | $448K | 1 |
| 2021 | $2.4M | $4.6M | $1.0M | 1 |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $6.8M | $4.3M | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $6.4M | $438K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 4 grants on record
Minimum
$1.1M
25th Pctl
$1.2M
Median
$1.3M
Average
$1.5M
75th Pctl
$2.4M
Maximum
$2.4M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Ruiz | Foundation Manager | — |
| Jordan Mintz | Advisory Board | — |
| Kristin Tatum | Director | — |
| John W Schlosser | Director | — |
| Michael Pitta | Director | — |
| David W Conover | Director | — |
| Thomas A Martin | Director | — |
| Angela S Teer | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (4 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE | HOUSTON, TX | $2,383,733 | To support academic education and arts programs that benefit traditionally underserved youth, including minorities... | 2021 |
| SEE | HOUSTON, TX | $1,449,357 | To support academic education and arts programs that benefit traditionally underserved youth, including minorities... | 2020 |
| SEE | HOUSTON, TX | $1,222,147 | To support academic education and arts programs that benefit traditionally underserved youth, including minorities... | 2023 |
| SEE | HOUSTON, TX | $1,136,246 | To support academic education and arts programs that benefit traditionally underserved youth, including minorities... | 2022 |