Private foundation · EIN 65-6195165 · Delray Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John P Kavooras Charitable Tr

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: 16 grants paid, $300K total, median $17K. 25% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$300K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in FL
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Mark Greek Orthodox ChurchBoca Raton, FLGeneral support$43K
Boynton Cultural Centre IncBoynton Beach, FLGeneral support$33K
Xcel Florida Mentoring NetworkWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$33K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesOak Brook, ILGeneral support$26K
Mercy Homes for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, ILGeneral support$25K
WaterorgKansas City, MOGeneral support$20K
Willow Creek Community ChurchSouth Barrington, ILGeneral support$19K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral support$15K
Buckner InternationalDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
Family LifeLittle Rock, ARGeneral support$10K
Heartlight MinistriesHallsville, TXGeneral support$10K
Morning Star Mission MinistriesJoliet, ILGeneral support$9,000
Childrens Health DefensePeachtree City, GAGeneral support$8,000
Wycliffe Bible Translators IncOrlando, FLGeneral support$8,000
Lake County Crisis Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Domestic ViolenZion, ILGeneral support$5,000

By state: Florida 4 · Illinois 6 · Texas 2 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Arkansas 1

About this foundation

John P Kavooras Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Delray Beach, Florida, administered in care of T a Smith, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 John P Kavooras Charitable Tr 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 John P Kavooras Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $300K across 16 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does John P Kavooras Charitable Tr give?

Florida (4 grants), Illinois (6 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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