JCK Family Foundation
JCK Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $369K. Net investment income was $56K.
JCK Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JCK Family Foundation gave $369K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $61K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $368,613
- +5401.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $61,436
- +2650.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Primary geography
- Missouri (92% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who JCK Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($332K). Together the top 6 received $369K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How JCK Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $369K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $332,113 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Villar Performing Arts Center Beaver Creek, CO | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Children's Center for Visually Impaired (CCVI) Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $3,000 |
| First Call Kansas City, MO | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Kansas State University Foundation - Athletic Department Manhattan, KS | Program Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $66,235 | $373,385 | $368,613 | 6 | $368,613 | $55,888 | $15,060 |
| 2020 | $299,490 | $1,530 | $10,637 | $6,700 | 3 | — | — | $11,986 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JCK Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JCK Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Curtis Krizek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Krizek
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about JCK Family Foundation
How much does JCK Family Foundation give each year?
JCK Family Foundation gave $369K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $7K across 3 grants.
What is JCK Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JCK Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $4,000, and its average grant was $61,436, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JCK Family Foundation give grants?
JCK Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (3 grants).
Does JCK Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on JCK Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are JCK Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JCK Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($332,113), Pheasants Forever Inc ($25,000) and Villar Performing Arts Center ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is JCK Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, JCK Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is JCK Family Foundation's EIN?
JCK Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1533935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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