Private foundation · EIN 26-3079374 · Simpsonville, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kinder Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $33K total, median $5,000. 17% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$33K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in SC
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Battle BuddiesSimsponville, SCTo support organization that provides service dogs for veterans$10K
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION THAT has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with t…$7,500
Cabarrus Victims Assistance NetworkConcord, NCTo provide safety, shelter and support for battered women and their children.$5,000
Faithful Friends Animal SanctuarySalisbury, NCTo support organization that rescues, heals, and rehomes homeless dogs and cats in rowan county, nc.$5,000
Cabarrus Meals on Wheels IncKannapolis, NCTo provide eligible homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities a well-balanced, nutritious meal 5 days a week.$2,500
Kreitzers Critter Corral Puppy RescKannapolis, NCTo support animal rescue$2,500

By state: North Carolina 5 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Kinder Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Simpsonville, South Carolina, administered in care of Jim Kinder, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Kinder Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kinder Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $33K across 6 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Kinder Family Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (5 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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