John A Kolden Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John A Kolden Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $1,600. 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$4,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$1,600
- Assets$89,351
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,700 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,646 | 1 | $78,210 |
| 2024 | $3,700 | 1 | $84,537 |
| 2025 | $4,000 | 3 | $89,351 |
How to apply
John A Kolden 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 John A Kolden Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,600 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed My People Food Bank | Charity | $1,600 |
| Music Will | Charity | $1,200 |
| Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas | Charity | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Kolden
- Christian A Kolden
- John Kolden
Questions people ask
Does John A Kolden Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John A Kolden Family Foundation give?
$4,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs John A Kolden Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Kolden (Executive Director), Christian A Kolden (Director) and John Kolden (Director).
What does John A Kolden Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and youth programs.