The Kadens Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Kadens Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $474,750 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,625 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$474,750
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,625
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$70,132
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 37 | $887,386 |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 33 | $285,291 |
| 2025 | $474,750 | 20 | $70,132 |
How to apply
The Kadens Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Kadens Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $228,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $85,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute | Henry Crown Fellowship | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Bears Care | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| National-Louis University | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Chicago Innovation Foundation | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $20,000 |
| Cara Program | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Chicago Innovation Foundation | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $11,250 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciences | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| John Howard Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Weavingimpact | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Start Early | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Allendale Association | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Chicago South Side Birth Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Kadens
- Peter Kadens
Questions people ask
Does The Kadens Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kadens Family Foundation give?
$474,750 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,625.
Who runs The Kadens Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Kadens (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Peter Kadens (Dir, Pres).
What does The Kadens Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.