Private foundation · EIN 26-3930130 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jkp Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $454K total, median $7,750. 56% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$454K
Median grant
$7,750
Stays in IL
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Preservation Hall FoundationNew Orleans, LAAnnual Operations$100K
Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier ParishWilmette, ILAnnual Operations$100K
The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, ILAnnual Operations$100K
Wwoz New OrleansNew Orleans, LAAnnual Operations$43K
Jesuit High SchoolNew Orleans, LAAnnual Operations$25K
Josephinum AcademyChicago, ILAnnual Operations$25K
St Sabina Catholic ChurchChicago, ILAnnual Operations$15K
Chicago Public MediaChicago, ILAnnual Operations$10K
UC San Diego FoundationLa Jolla, CAAnnual Operations$8,500
Del Sur Educational FoundationSan Diego, CAAnnual Operations$7,000
Above and Beyond Family Recovery CenterChicago, ILAnnual Operations$5,000
Harper Elementary SchoolWilmette, ILAnnual Operations$5,000
Ouilmette FoundationWilmette, ILAnnual Operations$5,000
Charity AdvisorsAustin, TXAnnual Operations$2,500
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FLAnnual Operations$2,500
Michigan Shores Club FoundationWilmette, ILAnnual Operations$500
Old Town School of Folk MusicChicago, ILAnnual Operations$500
Sunset Hills Education FoundationSan Diego, CAAnnual Operations$350

By state: Illinois 10 · Louisiana 3 · California 3 · Texas 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Jkp Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of John Kevin Poorman, 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.

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Does Jkp Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Jkp Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $454K across 18 grants, a median of $7,750.

Where does Jkp Family Foundation give?

Illinois (10 grants), Louisiana (3 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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