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Kainz Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lake Barrington, Illinois · EIN 364394506

Kainz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $179,950 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $174,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $165,000 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$165,0001$3.6 million
2024$179,9503$3.4 million

How to apply

Kainz 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kainz Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$174,000
Illinois2$5,950

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Donor Advised Funds (National Philanthropic Trust)
Jenkintown, PA
Unrestricted gift$174,000
NPH USA
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted gift$5,500
Barrington Youth & Family Services
Barrington, IL
Unrestricted gift$450

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kainz Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kainz Family Foundation give?

$179,950 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs Kainz Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John Kainz (Director), Michael J Kainz (Director) and Patrick J Kainz (Director).

What does Kainz Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.

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