JKLM Family Foundation
JKLM Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Frankfort, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $305K. Net investment income was $220K.
JKLM Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JKLM Family Foundation gave $305K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,000
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,000
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,615,108
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who JKLM Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Archdiocese of Chicago Annual Appeal ($115K). Together the top 5 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 58 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JKLM Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $305K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Chicago Annual Appeal Chicago, IL | General | $115,000 |
| ST PAUL of the CROSS Park Ridge, IL | General | $100,000 |
| Camp Awana- the Woods Camp Fredonia, WI | General | $50,000 |
| Regina Dominican Wilmette, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Haitian Community Organization Evanston, IL | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,615,108 | $221,406 | $312,905 | $305,000 | 5 | $306,590 | $219,832 | $293,054 |
| 2024 | $1,706,607 | $570,715 | $299,893 | $294,000 | 5 | $295,787 | $234,552 | $252,245 |
| 2023 | $1,695,831 | $333,579 | $204,380 | $201,100 | 20 | $202,705 | $126,817 | $188,502 |
| 2022 | $1,729,385 | $78,581 | $227,156 | $220,125 | 25 | $221,331 | $77,381 | $181,895 |
| 2021 | $1,877,960 | $167,522 | $163,074 | $160,500 | 3 | $161,600 | $166,412 | $224,353 |
| 2020 | $1,873,512 | $657,485 | $102,086 | $100,000 | 2 | — | $30,302 | $162,194 |
| 2019 | $1,817,921 | $570,165 | $53,591 | $45,000 | 1 | — | $15,038 | $103,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JKLM Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $293K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JKLM Family Foundation is led by Kathleen L. Menzer, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen L. Menzer
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian Leahy
Director & CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christine Jakymiw
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel Leahy
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 JKLM Family Foundation
How much does JKLM Family Foundation give each year?
JKLM Family Foundation gave $305K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $294K across 5 grants.
What is JKLM Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JKLM Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $61,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JKLM Family Foundation give grants?
JKLM Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (16%).
Does JKLM Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JKLM Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JKLM Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JKLM Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Archdiocese of Chicago Annual Appeal ($115,000), ST PAUL of the CROSS ($100,000) and Camp Awana- the Woods Camp ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JKLM Family Foundation?
JKLM Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is JKLM Family Foundation's EIN?
JKLM Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2294585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
Live grants for the work JKLM Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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