Kindle Project

is an experimental philanthropy lab, innovating new styles of creative grantmaking.

We Are Matchmakers

Our partnerships bridge visionary donors with unexpected people and projects.

We Are Gutsy

Our methods are nonlinear and provoke outside-the-box thinking.

We Are Experimental

Our approach is dynamic and seeks to creatively redistribute power.

We Are Adventurous

Our programming is fresh and we take meaningful risks.

We Are Scavengers

Our grantmaking practices seek out unconventional alliances and support the underdogs working towards vibrant solutions.

We Are Storytellers

Our nexus is a megaphone for our grantee stories and an idea bank to inspire

Kindle Nexus

ANIMALS – Interview with Director, Benjamin Simmons

Sep 28, 2016

What were the initial sparks that got you started on the path to make this film? I had always wanted to ...

Axle – Interview with Co-Founders Matthew and Jerry

Sep 21, 2016

What were the initial sparks that got Axle started? Matthew: A little over 6 years ago there was a beautiful old ...

Announcing our 2016 Makers Muse Awardees

Sep 07, 2016

It's our favorite time of year: Makers Muse Artist Award season! Each year we flex our project discovery muscle, scouring ...

Kindle Project News

BOOM. BOOM. BOOMERANG.

What would it look like if artists could help shape the distribution of philanthropic dollars? What does combining our Makers Muse Artists Awards and Flow Funds look like? Boomerang! Our newest adventure in experimental grantmaking.

Kindle on Instagram!

2016 is about to get a whole lot more visual for Kindle Project. Follow along @kindleproject to see our office antics, the news and visual wonders or our grantees and all the general awesomeness that comes from our community.

We're very animated...

Ever wonder how Kindle Project got started in the world? This little treasure tells you all about it.

Kindle Project Story – Full Version from Kindle Project on Vimeo.