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Kindness Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Molly Ryan. It holds total assets of $9K. Annual income is reported at $46K. Total assets have decreased from $11K in 2012 to $6K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. Foundation's largest charity benefited the Sunshine Kids supporting their mission of providing positive group support activities along with emotional support for young cancer patients. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Texas. According to available records, Kindness Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $226K, with a median grant of $11K. The foundation has distributed between $62K and $87K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $507 to $76K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Illinois and Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Foundation's largest charity benefited the Sunshine Kids supporting their mission of providing positive group support activities along with emotional support for young cancer patients.
Expenses: $52K
Foundation's donation to Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity was made for the purpose of supporting the organization's mission of assisting needy families with the construction of and making improvements to individual residential properties
Expenses: $10K
Foundation's donation to the Home Services Foundation for Housing was made to support the Foundation's programs and services focused on increasing home ownerhsip opportunities for people of color and within disadvantaged communities. Donations approved in 2022 and disbursed in 2023.
Expenses: $20K
Foundation's largest charity benefited the Sunshine Kids supporting their mission of providing positive group support activities along with emotional support for young cancer patients. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, IL, MN.
Kindness Foundation has distributed a total of $226K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $507 to $76K.
Limited to Public Charities engaged in Religious, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes.
Kindness Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Stacy | Board Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alisa Weisbrod | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Boose | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patrick Bergner | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Feola | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Debbie Tapper | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane Glass | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Pasquesi | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$79K
Total Assets
$6K
Fair Market Value
$6K
Net Worth
$6K
Grants Paid
$78K
Contributions
$56K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$226K
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine KidsProvide activities and tripsfor children being treated with cancer | Houston, TX | $47K | 2023 |
| Home Services Foundation For Housing EquityIncrease homeownership and generational wealth forcommunities of color through education, investment inindividuals, financial assistance and community reinvestment | Edina, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicagoland Habitat For HumanityEliminate poverty & homelessnessby providing affordable housingfof low-income individuals | Chicago, IL | $11K | 2023 |
| Glen Ellyn Food PantryProvide food assistanceto needy families | Glen Ellyn, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Peoples Resource CenterProviding Job Assistance Programfor unemployed and underemployed residents ofDuPage County, IL | Wheaton, IL | $507 | 2021 |