Richard & Lisa Kendall Foundation
EIN 954729533Total Given 2016–2024
$1.5M
115 grants · $163K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$537
typical micro grants · $250–$4K
grant size
52%
supporter · 30/58 multi-year
repeat
$4K
Assets (2023)
58
Distinct Recipients
About
The foundation had a substantial contraction that included a significant disposition of assets to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, a donor advised fund. The nature and FMV of all assets distributed to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund are as follows: Recipient of Assets: Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund 200 West Street 15th Floor New York, NY 10282 Nature of Assets Distributed to Recipient: Publicly Traded Stock FMV of Assets Distributed to Recipient: $595,232 Nature of Assets Distributed to Recipient: Cash FMV of Assets Distributed to Recipient: $5,883
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(310) 272-7900
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $61K | $568K | $12K | 13 |
| 2017 | $204K | $680K | $246K | 16 |
| 2018 | $84K | $1.1M | $652K | 22 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.1M | $206K | N/A |
| 2020 | $212K | $930K | $24K | 19 |
| 2021 | $243K | $661K | $19K | 23 |
| 2022 | $42K | $561K | $14K | 19 |
| 2023 | $602K | $4K | $14K | 2 |
| 2024 | $14K | $0 | $40K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 115 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$250
Median
$537
Average
$13K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$601K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RK
Richard B Kendall
President
Leadership
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
RK
Richard B Kendall
President
Leadership
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
RK
Richard B Kendall
President
Leadership
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
RK
Richard B Kendall
Trustee
RK
Richard B Kendall
Trustee
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
RK
Richard B Kendall
Trustee
RK
Richard B Kendall
Trustee
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
RK
Richard B Kendall
Trustee
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
RK
Richard B Kendall
Trustee
LK
Lisa See Kendall
Trustee
Grants Awarded (115 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | New York, NY | $601,114 | DONOR-ADVISED FUND TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES | 2023 |
| The Broadstage | Santa Monica, CA | $100,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE BROAD STAGE'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| The Broadstage | Santa Monica, CA | $100,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE BROAD STAGE'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| The Broadstage | Santa Monica, CA | $100,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE BROAD STAGE'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 2017 |
| La Opera | Los Angeles, CA | $80,000 | To serve the public by producing world-class opera that preserves, promotes and advances the art form while... | 2021 |
| La Opera | Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 | To serve the public by producing world-class opera that preserves, promotes and advances the art form while... | 2020 |
| The Broadstage | Santa Monica, CA | $50,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE BROAD STAGE'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 2016 |
| La Opera | Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS TO PRODUCED AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT INTRODUCE OPERA TO HUNDREDS OF... | 2017 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | $35,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS TO PROTECT SIGNIFICANT PLACES REPRESENTING DIVERSE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE BY TAKING DIRECT ACTION AND... | 2017 |
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | MUSIC, ARTS | 2018 |
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | TO PROVIDE ENDOWMENT SUPPORT TO THE MUSIC CENTER/PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF LOS ANGELES, ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES,... | 2020 |
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | TO PROVIDE ENDOWMENT SUPPORT TO THE MUSIC CENTER/PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF LOS ANGELES, ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES,... | 2021 |
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | $30,000 | TO PROVIDE ENDOWMENT SUPPORT TO THE MUSIC CENTER/PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF LOS ANGELES, ITS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES,... | 2022 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | New York, NY | $13,966 | DONOR-ADVISED FUND TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES | 2024 |
| Nthp | Washington, DC | $11,000 | To help raise awareness, preserve funding, save historic places, and influence key legislation that protects our... | 2020 |
| The Broadstage | Santa Monica, CA | $10,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE BROAD STAGE'S EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 2018 |
| Usc Office Planned Giving | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | ENDOWMENT FOR FACULTY AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS | 2018 |
| Nrdc | Albany, NY | $10,000 | We are on the frontlines every day waging fierce courtroom battles and hard-hitting campaigns in defense of our... | 2018 |
| Nthp | Washington, DC | $10,000 | To help raise awareness, preserve funding, save historic places, and influence key legislation that protects our... | 2021 |
| Usc Office Planned Giving | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | ENDOWMENT FOR FACULTY AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS | 2017 |
| Wesleyan University Giving | Middletown, CT | $5,000 | PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE ON CAMPUS TODAY: ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, ARTS, STUDENT LIFE, FINANCIAL... | 2018 |
| University of California | Oakland, CA | $5,000 | EDUCATION, RESEARCH | 2018 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | $5,000 | We strive to uphold the values of democracy. We stand for equal justice and the rule of law. We work to craft and... | 2018 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | $5,000 | TO REFORM, VITALIZE, AND DEFEND OUR COUNTRY'S SYSTEMS OF DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE. | 2020 |
| Human Rights Watch | New York, NY | $5,000 | HELP PROMOTES HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE AND DEFENDS THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WORLDWIDE | 2020 |