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Kadens Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $285K. Annual income is reported at $8.2M. Total assets have grown from $64K in 2019 to $899K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Ohio. According to available records, Kadens Family Foundation has made 118 grants totaling $11.5M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $1.2M in 2020 to $2.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7.9M distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2.6M, with an average award of $97K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Ohio, New York, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$425K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Kadens Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 118 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, OH, NY.
Kadens Family Foundation has distributed a total of $11.5M across 118 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $97K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2.6M.
Kadens Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kadens Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Kadens | Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter Kadens | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
$899K
Fair Market Value
$887K
Net Worth
$899K
Grants Paid
$2.4M
Contributions
$3M
Net Investment Income
$2.6M
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $500K
Total Grants
118
Total Giving
$11.5M
Average Grant
$97K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Innovation FoundationExpenditure Responsibility Grant | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Hope Chicago IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $933K | 2023 |
| The University Of Toledo FoundationMichael & Judith Kadens Scholarship Fund for Diversity in Legal Practice | Toledo, OH | $250K | 2023 |
| Promedica FoundationHope Toledo Promise | Toledo, OH | $175K | 2023 |
| Jdrf InternationalFund A Cure | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Hope Toledo ServicesHope Toledo Promise | Toledo, OH | $100K | 2023 |
| Holocaust Memorial Foundation Of Illinois IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Skokie, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| The Aspen Institute IncHenry Crown Fellowship Program | Aspen, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Ottawa Hills Schools FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Toledo, OH | $68K | 2023 |
| National-Louis UniversityGeneral & Unrestricted | Wheeling, IL | $55K | 2023 |
| Open Discourse CoalitionGeneral & Unrestricted | Lewisburg, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationCor Vitae S22 Heart of Chicago | St Petersburg, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Ywca Metropolitan ChicagoGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan ChicagoGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| John Howard AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Share Our SpareCharitable Event | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago Hope AcademyGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Chicago Urban LeagueCharitable Event | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Glencoe PtoGlencoe School District | Glencoe, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| AftermathGeneral & Unrestricted | Winnetka, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Mod Collectivematching grant | Winnetka, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Greenlight Fund IncGreenlight Fund - Chicago | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem SchoolFor PTO | Waukegan, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoLyon's Way at Comer Children's | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Build IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness HistoryCharitable Event | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Cara ProgramGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Embarc IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| The ThresholdsGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Imerman AngelsGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Defy Ventures IncCharitable Event | Pasadena, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| KeshetCharitable Event | Northbrook, IL | $1K | 2023 |