The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $66.5 million in 108 grants; the typical grant was $46,250 and the largest $14.4 million. 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$66.5 million
- Number of grants108
- Typical grant$46,250
- Largest grant$14.4 million
- Assets$837 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54.0 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54.0 million | 137 | $842 million |
| 2024 | $66.5 million | 108 | $837 million |
How to apply
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 33 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | $14.5 million |
| Arizona | 3 | $12.9 million |
| Wisconsin | 12 | $9.8 million |
| Kansas | 2 | $9.2 million |
| Virginia | 8 | $5.0 million |
| North Carolina | 6 | $2.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $2.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.6 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $1.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund Inc | Impact-character-cte integration | $14.4 million |
| MTF Fund | Ongoing operational support | $9.2 million |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Kern institute - mcw - national transformation network | $7.5 million |
| Greathearts Foundation | Network expansion and programming support | $6.5 million |
| Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University | Embedding em institutionally | $6.2 million |
| PBS Foundation | Development and promotion of ken burns film | $3.0 million |
| Wake Forest University | Embedding em institutionally; post-doc support | $2.2 million |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Human flourishing program capacity; pilot to address ethics and character on campus | $1.5 million |
| British Schools and Universities Foundation Inc | Character initiative; development of character virtues | $1.2 million |
| In Medias Res | Support four ongoing initiatives | $1.1 million |
| Belmont University | Develop a framework to form leaders for flourishing at belmont university | $1.0 million |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Embedding em institutionally | $839,375 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Launch the digital leadership development index assessment tool | $817,620 |
| Windrider Institute Inc | Support for 2024 windrider forum | $650,000 |
| American Association of Colleges and Universities | Support for the clte | $600,000 |
| George Washington University | Embedding em institutionally | $549,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Embedding em institutionally | $525,000 |
| Center for Urban Teaching Inc | Support leadership development program | $516,384 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | To facilitate the cultivation of character in education across diverse fields | $500,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Inc | General operating support | $500,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | Embedding em institutionally | $495,000 |
| New Schools for Alabama | Support creating and operating charter schools in alabama | $450,000 |
| Duke University | Embedding em institutionally; implement apdp | $345,000 |
| Yes Every Kid Foundation | To support future implementation strategy | $302,500 |
| Parent Choice Inc | Operating expense | $287,676 |
| Rowan University Foundation Inc | Embedding em institutionally | $251,250 |
| Bes Inc | Embed virtue ethics character across leadership programs | $250,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Inc | Capacity building | $250,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | To expand the capacity of the leader and culture development team at the texas tech university system | $229,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General operating support | $200,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Inc | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | General operating support | $175,000 |
| University of Missouri | Embedding em institutionally; support the center for character & citizenship (ccc) | $166,943 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Inc | Support steering committee for th ereformation of higher education boards | $150,000 |
| Rocketship Education | Develop a comprehensive approach to character formation | $150,000 |
| Fresno Pacific University | Implement apdp | $137,750 |
| Uw-Platteville Foundation Inc | Embedding em institutionally | $137,000 |
| The Western Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in America | Implement apdp | $125,654 |
| Grand Canyon University | Embedding em institutionally; implement apdp | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bode Kyle R
- Graber Richard
- Hanson Gail
- Peterson Marcia
- Pierson Warren
- Rahn James C
- Ramirez Austin
- Roell Steven
- Senske Michael W
- Tabat Dawn
Questions people ask
Does The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc give?
$66.5 million in tax year 2024, across 108 grants, with a typical grant of $46,250.
Who runs The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Bode Kyle R (Vice President), Graber Richard (Director), Hanson Gail (Director) and Peterson Marcia (Director & Chairman of the Board) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.