About Kla Foundation
KLA Foundation is committed to investing in our communities by expanding educational opportunities, improving health, and enhancing community resources for those who need it most.
Focus Areas
STEM education (K-12)STEM skill developmentEducator training and curriculum improvementsHealth and wellness programsCommunity resources and servicesEmployee-driven giving and volunteerism
Who They Fund
K-12 studentspostsecondary students and technical traineesadult job-seekers / workforce entrantslocal communities where KLA employees live and workunderrepresented groups in STEM
About Kla Foundation
Kla Foundation’s grantmaking shows a strong STEM-and-community pattern, with a mix of school-based education support, youth enrichment, and local health and human services. One of the largest recent awards went to Benevity Matching for matching of various grants, signaling a substantial employee-driven giving stream alongside direct grants. Other large awards point to a clear education emphasis: Science Is Elementary received support for Science Is Me! programming in Milpitas and Ann Arbor, and India Stem Foundation received funding for 10 Robo Shiksha Kendra labs in schools to serve underserved students in grades 6–10. The foundation also backs college access and technical pathways. Last Mile Education Fund received support for a semiconductor pathway fund providing emergency financial assistance to college students pursuing careers in the semiconductor industry, while 10000 Degrees received an Education Opportunity Fund award to expand college access programming in East Side Union High School District. In addition to education, the foundation funds health, wellness, and community support, including food insecurity, mental health, cancer care access, and humanitarian relief. The grant record includes both unrestricted support and multi-year commitments, suggesting a portfolio that combines flexible funding with targeted program investments.
What Kla Foundation Funds
In K-12 STEM education, Kla Foundation supports classroom access, educator support, and hands-on learning. Science Is Elementary received $125,000 for Science Is Me! programming in Milpitas and Ann Arbor, while Community Resources for Science received $83,334 for teacher peer-coaching and student engagement with scientist role models. The foundation also funds college access and technical STEM pathways. 10000 Degrees received $100,000 to expand college access programming in East Side Union High School District, and Last Mile Education Fund received $100,000 for a semiconductor pathway fund offering emergency financial assistance to college students. Community health and wellness appear in the grant record as well. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley received $100,000 to address food insecurity, and NAMI Santa Clara County received $50,000 for Ending the Silence, a program that raises awareness and reduces stigma around mental health among middle and high school youth.
How Kla Foundation Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$8.1M
Total Assets
$40.9M
Total Revenue
$8.6M
Total Expenses
$8.6M
Geographic Reach
National31 states funded
About 13% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Kla Foundation Funds
Top 10 recipient countries by grant volume for Kla Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 201 | $5.1M | 54.9% |
| 2 | Israel | 38 |
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