Kunes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kunes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Delavan, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 269 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $293,228. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants269
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$293,228
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
60% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.4 million | 217 | $8.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 203 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 269 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Kunes 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 Kunes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $41,000 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 134 | $1.4 million |
| Indiana | 4 | $506,500 |
| Illinois | 84 | $420,267 |
| Missouri | 5 | $157,321 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $128,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $88,137 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $50,650 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $39,871 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Timber-Lee Ministries Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $293,228 |
| Heroes of Faith Ministries Intl | Unrestricted charitable grant | $261,000 |
| Eternal Word Ministries Corporation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $206,000 |
| Computer Skills and Training Center Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $155,000 |
| Lighthouse Full Gospel Church | Unrestricted charitable grant | $128,644 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| The Woodson Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Lonnie Jarvis Ministries | Unrestricted charitable grant | $89,500 |
| Blazing Trees | Unrestricted charitable grant | $88,137 |
| Christian Life Church | Unrestricted charitable grant | $88,020 |
| Jack Harris Ministries Inc DBA Global Messenger Service | Unrestricted charitable grant | $79,000 |
| Gospel Ministries | Unrestricted charitable grant | $74,000 |
| Community Evangelical Free Church | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,984 |
| Delavan Aram Public Library Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| I Like Giving | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Impact Ministries | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Leadership Resources International | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Liberty Christian Church | Unrestricted charitable grant | $49,461 |
| Gateway Technical College Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $38,500 |
| Faith Christian School | Unrestricted charitable grant | $33,268 |
| The Time Is Now to Help | Unrestricted charitable grant | $32,587 |
| Christian League for the Handicapped Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Agape House | Unrestricted charitable grant | $28,465 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Unrestricted charitable grant | $28,175 |
| Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Santa Cause Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Converge | Unrestricted charitable grant | $24,000 |
| City of Delavan | Fund bullet proof vest for delavan police department | $23,610 |
| Abiding Word Church Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,768 |
| Safe Families | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| The Blessing Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin | Unrestricted charitable grant | $17,750 |
| Training Leaders International | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Tree House Child and Family Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| United Way of Adams County | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Cru | Unrestricted charitable grant | $14,400 |
| New Day Women's Clinic Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $13,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregg Kunes
- Deborah Kunes
- Scott Christian
Questions people ask
Does Kunes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kunes Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 269 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs Kunes Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregg Kunes (President, Director), Deborah Kunes (Vice President, Director) and Scott Christian (Director).
What does Kunes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.