Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv

Private foundation · Grantmaker Reading, PA EIN: 93-6914296

CHARLES D KALFADELIS MEMORIAL IRRV is a private foundation based in Reading, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave 11 grants totaling $102,628 to charitable organizations.

Key facts about Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv

In short: Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv gave $103K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
93-6914296
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$102,628
Grants made (2024)
11
Average grant
$9,330
Median grant
$5,701
Total assets
$3,123,129
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

+3123029.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$103K

Grant Count

11

Avg Grant Size

$9K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including MIT, whose stated mission is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, which describes its mission as promoting patriotism and supporting military and civilian communities. All 11 grants were listed for general purposes.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $102,628. Grants ranged from $2,848 to $34,204, with a median grant of $5,701. The largest awards were $34,204 to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, $22,823 to Helping Harvest, and $11,401 to St. Jude's Research Hospital.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (36%), Massachusetts (33%), Tennessee (11%), New York (8%), and Illinois (6%). The listed grants also included recipients in Missouri and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

CambridgeChicagoHamburgJacksonvilleKansas CityMemphisNew YorkReadingRossiterSinking SpringStaten Island

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants2023 11 grants2024

In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $103K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: $34KMassachusetts Institute ofTechnology$34KHelping Harvest: $23KHelping Harvest$23KSt Jude's Research Hospital: $11KSt Jude's Research Hospital$11KAlzheimer's Association: $6KAlzheimer's Association$6KTunnel to Towers Foundation: $6KTunnel to Towers Foundation$6KHumane Society of Berks County: $6KHumane Society of Berks County$6KLaurel Lake Summer Camp: $6KLaurel Lake Summer Camp$6KAscpa: $3KAscpa$3KBlue Mountain Academy: $3KBlue Mountain Academy$3KVeterans of Foreign Wars: $3KVeterans of Foreign Wars$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($34K). Together the top 10 received $100K.

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MAGeneral Purpose$34,204
Helping Harvest Sinking Spring, PAGeneral Purpose$22,823
St Jude's Research Hospital Memphis, TNGeneral Purpose$11,401
Alzheimer's Association Chicago, ILGeneral Purpose$5,701
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYGeneral Purpose$5,701
Humane Society of Berks County Reading, PAGeneral Purpose$5,701
Laurel Lake Summer Camp Rossiter, PAGeneral Purpose$5,701
Ascpa New York, NYGeneral Purpose$2,850
Blue Mountain Academy Hamburg, PAGeneral Purpose$2,850
Veterans of Foreign Wars Kansas City, MOGeneral Purpose$2,848

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $3,123,129 $651,635 $130,405 $102,628 across 11 grants
2023 $100 — — 0 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2023 2024
Metric20242023
Total Assets$3,123,129$100
Revenue$651,635—
Expenses$130,405—
Qualifying Distributions$102,628—
Net Investment Income$623,857—
Distributable Amount$150,412—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Kathy Ann Tufts was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.

Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv is led by Kathy Ann Tufts, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kathy Ann Tufts

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 720 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611
Phone: (561) 718-5468

Frequently asked questions about Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv

How much does Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv give each year?

Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv gave $103K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv's typical grant size?

Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv's median grant in 2024 was $5,701, and its average grant was $9,330, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv give grants?

Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Tennessee (11%).

Does Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv's largest grantees?

Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($34,204), Helping Harvest ($22,823) and St Jude's Research Hospital ($11,401), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv?

Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv's EIN?

Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6914296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Does Charles D Kalfadelis Memorial Irrv accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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