Overview
The Kavli Foundation | Kavli Foundation The Kavli Foundation Who We Are The Kavli Foundation was established in 2000 by Fred Kavli, a Norwegian-American entrepreneur and champion of science, with a vision to advance science for the benefit of humanity.1
Kavli Foundation's investment pool supports the organization's philanthropic mission and grantmaking capacity.1
Investment program
- Estimated AUM
- $507.1M as of Dec 31, 20232
- Capital pool
- private foundation endowment/investment portfolio1
- Investment model
- Not listed yet1
- Investment approach
- Fred Kavli A Norwegian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, Fred Kavli was a champion of science who held the deep conviction that scientific discoveries have positive long-term impact on humanity.3
- Spending support
- Not listed yet
- Spending policy
- Not listed yet
- Asset allocation
- Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: fixed income.1
- Performance
- Not listed yet
- Governance
- Operations Governance Policies and Practices Annual Reports Logos and Style Guide Kavli Conference Center Meeting Space Convening Principles and Protocols News Careers Subscribe Newsletter Follow An incredible team of scientists and specialists help make all that we do possible.1
- Investment team
- Not listed yet1
- Unfunded commitments
- Not listed yet
- Source freshness
- Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review
Sources
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.
Fact notes
- Website (kavlifoundation.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Investment model, Asset allocation, Governance, Investment team · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Form 990 (projects.propublica.org)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (kavlifoundation.org)Investment approach · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (kavlifoundation.org)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026
Reports and filings
- 595602528 USD total assets per IRS Form 990-PF/EZ for tax period 2023Form 990 · checked Jul 25, 2026
Profile and job sources
- Website (kavlifoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (kavlifoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (projects.propublica.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (kavlifoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (kavlifoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Primary job/profile sourceJob posting · checked Jul 21, 2026