Kismet 805 Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Kismet 805 Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, the environment and Jewish causes.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. This is a tough nut to crack. Note that this funder generally supports larger, established organizations rather than grassroots efforts.
PROFILE: The Kismet 805 Foundation was founded in 2002 by Microsoft veteran Brad Silverberg and his wife Janice. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax records, the Kismet 805 Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, health, the environment and Jewish causes.
The Silverbergs support University of Washington, including its new Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering. The Silverbergs are part of a group who call themselves “Friends of Bill & Melinda,” and the group has collectively donated more than $30 million toward the $110 million building project.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range from $1,000 to $50,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away $299,800. Past grantees include Seattle Academy, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Swedish Medical Center, Washington Trails Association and Jewish Day School.
The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.
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CONTACT:
Kismet 805 Foundation
PO Box 3831
Bellevue, WA 98009
