Private foundation · EIN 88-3474988 · Carbondale, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kyad 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $1,500 total, median $100. 7% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$1,500
Median grant
$100
Stays in IL
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, ILDonation$200
Irvine Anima CareIrvine, CADonation$150
Nashville ZooNashiville, TNDonation$100
Nashville Humane AssociationNashville, TNDonation$100
Montgomery Museum of Fine ArtsMontgomery, ALDonation$100
Black Hills Wild Hourse SanctuaryHot Springs, SDDonation$100
Paws and Claws Humane SocietyRochester, MNDonation$100
University of Mn FoundationDuluth, MNDonation$100
Dane County Humane SocietyMadison, WIDonation$100
FamsfSan Francisco, CADonation$100
Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CADonation$100
UC Irvine Langson Orange County MusCosta Mesa, CADonation$100
LA County Museum of ArtsLos Angeles, CADonation$100
Burmingham Museum of ArtBurmingham, ALDonation$50

By state: California 5 · Tennessee 2 · Illinois 1 · Minnesota 2 · Alabama 2 · South Dakota 1

About this foundation

Kyad Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carbondale, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Kyad Foundation 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 Kyad Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1,500 across 14 grants, a median of $100.

Where does Kyad Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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