Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation

LEAWOOD, KS EIN: 47-6700757

Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LEAWOOD, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $295K. Net investment income was $1.9M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.4M

+200.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$295K

+66.2% YoY

Grant Count

+6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

+55.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $278K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $518K (60%)

Kansas $190K (22%)

Massachusetts $75K (9%)

Illinois $43K (5%)

Tennessee $41K (5%)

States

Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Missouri Tennessee

Cities

CantonChicagoKansas CityMemphisNorwoodOverland Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,351,754	$1,116,647	$1,203,576
Revenue	$2,549,185	$94,279	$61,093
Expenses	$314,111	$181,208	$132,312
Qualifying Distributions	$295,000	$177,500	$131,000
Net Investment Income	$1,855,357	$91,146	$60,007
Distributable Amount	$278,155	$170,219	$161,648

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

74 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Vocational Services ($35,000), Jewish Family Services ($25,000), Kansas City Pbs ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH KANSAS CITY, MO	HELP CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY LIVE TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING A SAFE, LOVING AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.	$15,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OVERLAND PARK, KS	PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES FOR PEOPLE FACING CHALLENGES IN EVERYDAY LIFE OR TIMES OF CRISIS REGARDLESS OF FAITH, AGE, CULTURE OR LIFESTYLE.	$25,000
SAFEHOME OVERLAND PARK, KS	PROVIDE SHELTER, ADVOCACY, COUNSELING AND PREVENTION EDUCATION TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND THEIR CHILDREN.	$15,000
KANSAS CITY PBS KANSAS CITY, MO	TO EDUCATE AND ENRICH THE COMMUNITY WITH QUALITY PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES THAT ENTERTAIN, CHALLENGE MINDS AND CONTRIBUTE TO A LIFE OF LEARNING.	$25,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER KANSAS CITY KANSAS CITY, MO	SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER AND LIFE ENHANCING SKILLS IN YOUTHS.	$10,000
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES KANSAS CITY, MO	ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING SUPPORT,PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES.	$35,000
KCUR KANSAS CITY, MO	COMMITMENT TO ACCURATE, CREDIBLE, AND UNBIASED REPORTING THAT INFORMS, ENGAGES, ENTERTAINS, AND ENRICHES BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.	$25,000
CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL KANSAS CITY, MO	IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY-CENTERED HEALTH CARE	$15,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY KANSAS CITY, MO	SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE	$10,000
HARVESTERS KANSAS CITY, MO	PROVIDE FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FOOD	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BRADLEY G FINKLE	GRANTOR/TRUSTEE	1	—
LINDA M FINKLE	GRANTOR/TRUSTEE	1	—
KAREN I NEWMARK	TRUSTEE	1	—
DAVID M FINKLE	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation?

Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LEAWOOD, KS. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation holds $3.4M in total assets with $2.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $295K in 2024.

Where does Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation operate?

Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Tennessee.

What size grants does Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $295K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $278K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation's EIN?

Brad & Linda Finkle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6700757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.