Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation supports education, human services, health, homelessness and youth in Los Angeles and other places where company employees work.
FUNDING AREAS: Education, human services, health, homelessness, youth, workforce development
IP TAKE: Matching grants for employee donations are a large part of this corporate funder’s giving strategy, with many small grants going to groups in Southern California. Network with an employee to get on its radar.
PROFILE: Established in 2011, the Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation (KACAF) is a corporate foundation based in Los Angeles, California. The affiliated company is a leading alternative investment management firm that focuses on real estate, private equity, credit and infrastructure. The firm is the creation of Richard Kayne and John Anderson – both of Los Angeles. The foundation aims to "have a meaningful impact by focusing on those nonprofit organizations that our employees have demonstrated a commitment and passion to supporting themselves with both their financial resources and time.” KACAF funds local efforts for education, human services, health, homelessness and youth.
The Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation awards grants and also encourages its employees to participate in giving to charitable activities. There is a matching grant program for employees that matches up to $5,000 per year. Employees can also request direct support from the foundation to go beyond this and promote education, job skills training and other social programs. Overall, KACAF prioritizes the needs of people who are disadvantaged physically, educationally, socially or economically. Past funding has gone towards mentoring, low-income children’s basic needs, Boys & Girls Clubs, and homelessness transition efforts. Other interests include foster children, mental health and helping families rise out of generational poverty.
Grants range between about $50 and $10,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking largely focuses on the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Past local grantees include Exceptional Minds, Cherished Hands Foundation and L.A. Family Housing.
This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organizations. Direct general questions to the staff at foundation@kaynecapital.com or 310-282-7935.
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