The Kahle Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kahle Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,000 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $21,000. 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$176,000
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $136,700 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,500 | 68 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $136,700 | 64 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $176,000 | 63 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
The Kahle Foundation Inc 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 Kahle Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 41 | $135,500 |
| Colorado | 9 | $16,500 |
| California | 5 | $11,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,250 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Edward's School | Furtherance of charitable activity | $21,000 |
| Mental Health Collaborative of Irc | Furtherance of charitable activity | $16,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County | Furtherance of charitable activity | $13,000 |
| Alzheimer & Parkinson Assoc of Irc | Furtherance of charitable activity | $11,000 |
| Indian River Education Fund | Furtherance of charitable activity | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Furtherance of charitable activity | $7,000 |
| Highview | Furtherance of charitable activity | $5,000 |
| Indian River Soccer Association Foundation | Furtherance of charitable activity | $5,000 |
| Klump Center for Real Estate | Furtherance of charitable activity | $5,000 |
| Scott Connelly Medical Trust Co Brian Connelly PLLC | Furtherance of charitable activity | $5,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Furtherance of charitable activity | $5,000 |
| Environmental Learning Center | Furtherance of charitable activity | $3,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center | Furtherance of charitable activity | $3,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Fellowship | Furtherance of charitable activity | $3,000 |
| WQCS | Furtherance of charitable activity | $3,000 |
| Wxel TV | Furtherance of charitable activity | $3,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Ballet Vero Beach | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| McKee Botanical Garden | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| National Center for Missing & Exploited Children | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Quail Valley Charities | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Sunshine Physical Therapy | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| The Arc Inc | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| The Arts Campus at Willits | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| The Learning Alliance | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| The Source | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Wake Forest Fund for the College | Furtherance of charitable activity | $2,000 |
| Environmental and Energy Study Institute | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,250 |
| Friends of Redondo Beach Dog Park | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,250 |
| Keala Foundation | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,250 |
| The Arc Southbay | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,250 |
| American Red Cross of PB & Treasure Coast | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Aspen Public Radio | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Basalt Regional Library | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,000 |
| Casa Cornelia Law Center | Furtherance of charitable activity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra R Kahle
- George A Kahle Jr
- George A Kahle III
Questions people ask
Does The Kahle Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kahle Foundation Inc give?
$176,000 in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Kahle Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra R Kahle (Director), George A Kahle Jr (Director) and George A Kahle III (Director).
What does The Kahle Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.