Private foundation · EIN 82-6958484 · Mokena, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kaminski 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: 13 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $100K. 38% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$1.8M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in IL
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Education Foundation Diocese of JolietCrest Hill, ILEducation$250K
Padua Franciscan High SchoolPama, OHEducation$250K
Providence Catholic High SchoolNew Lenox, ILEducation$250K
Archdiocese of ChicagoChicago, ILCharitable$250K
Noonan AcademyMokena, ILEducation$180K
Norwalk Catholic SchoolNorwalk, OHEducation$100K
St Mary School MokenaMokena, ILEducation$100K
Ursliline High SchoolYoungstown, OHEducation$100K
Sacred HeartFremont, OHCharitable$100K
Light of Hearts VillaBedrord, OHElderly care$50K
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High SchoolSarasota, FLEducation$50K
Incarnation Catholic SchoolSarasota, FLEducation$50K
The Basilica School of St MaryKey West, FLEducation$50K

By state: Illinois 5 · Ohio 5 · Florida 3

About this foundation

Kaminski Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mokena, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Kaminski 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 Kaminski Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 13 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Kaminski Family Foundation give?

Illinois (5 grants), Ohio (5 grants), Florida (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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