KMC Foundation
Accepts applications
KMC Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,460 in 77 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$138,460
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,250
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,100 the year before.
58% 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 | $87,285 | 33 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $71,100 | 47 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $138,460 | 77 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kevin Cahill Co Jacob Fine Cpa LLC 3689 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (718) 377-8705 |
| What to submit | In writing |
What KMC Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $26,625 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 53 | $68,610 |
| Illinois | 5 | $13,100 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumann Luachra | Promotion of educational studies and research | $10,250 |
| Regis High School | Promotion of educational studies and research | $10,000 |
| Green City Market | Promotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $7,500 |
| Center for International Humanitarian Coop | Promotion of educational studies and research | $6,400 |
| Point Lookout Civic Association | Promotion of educational studies and research | $6,100 |
| Irish Cancer Society | Promotion of educational studies and research | $5,800 |
| Democracy Forward Fdn | Romotion of educational studies and research | $5,000 |
| National Arts NTW | Promotion of educational studies and research | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Promotion of educational studies and research | $5,000 |
| PLHS | Promotion of educational studies and research | $5,000 |
| Pope Kyrillos Church | Promotion of educational studies and research | $5,000 |
| Royal National Lifeboat Institue | Promotion of educational studies and research | $5,000 |
| National Forest Fdn | Promotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $4,000 |
| Film Forum | Promotion of educational studies and research | $3,375 |
| Alliance for Great Lakes | Promotion of educational studies and research | $2,500 |
| Anthony Film Archives | Romotion of educational studies and research | $2,500 |
| Kellenberg Memorial Hs | Promotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $2,500 |
| Rath Natl School | Promotion of educational studies and research | $2,000 |
| Ireland Traditional Music Arch | Romoromotion of educational studies and researchtion of educational studies and research | $1,575 |
| Chris Battaglia Fdn | Prpromotion of educational studies and research | $1,500 |
| Faces | Promotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $1,500 |
| Long Beach Soup Kitchen | Romotion of educational studies and research | $1,500 |
| Loyola School | Promotion of educational studies and research | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Il | Promotion of educational studies and research | $1,500 |
| Resilience | Promotion of educational studies and research | $1,400 |
| Metro Opera | Promotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $1,250 |
| The Earl Monroe New Renaissance | Promotion of educational studies and researchpropromotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and researchmotpromotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $1,250 |
| Edith Farnsworth House | Romotion of educational studies and research | $1,100 |
| Aughadown Parish | Promotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Chapwl York Fnd | Romotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Ctr for Marktwain Studies | Romotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Fastnet Film Festival | Romotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Fenimore Museum | Promotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Glimmerglass Opera | Promotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| HH Ranch | Romotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Irish American Parttnership | Promotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Lambs Inc | Promotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and researchpromotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Mary Ruchalski Fdn | Promotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Miami Beach Botonical Garden | Miami beach botonical gardenromotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
| Olmm | Promotion of educational studies and research | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Cahilljr
- Sean Cahill
- Chris Cahill
- Brendan Cahill
- Denis Cahill
Questions people ask
Does KMC Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does KMC Foundation give?
$138,460 in tax year 2025, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs KMC Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin Cahilljr (President, Director), Sean Cahill (Director), Chris Cahill (Director) and Brendan Cahill (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does KMC Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.