John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family is a private foundation based in Webster, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $59,000 to charitable organizations.
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family at a glance
In short: John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family gave $59K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,000
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,538
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,148,112
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Union Point Road, Webster, MA 01570
Phone: (508) 965-5077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tri Valley Elder Services Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri Valley Elder Services Inc Dudley, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| United Way of Webster Dudley Webster, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Webster Dudley Food Share Inc Webster, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Webster-Dudley Dudley, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Cat Connection Inc Webster, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southern Worcester County Rehabilitation Center Inc Webster, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Webster Lake Association Inc Webster, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Toys for Tots Webster, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| MSPCA-Angell Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,148,112 | $93,620 | $70,736 | $59,000 | 13 | $59,000 | $86,295 | $60,611 |
| 2023 | $1,125,228 | $79,872 | $67,182 | $62,000 | 13 | $61,013 | $72,181 | $55,923 |
| 2022 | $1,117,631 | $83,180 | $78,193 | $64,500 | 13 | $64,474 | $75,634 | $61,012 |
| 2021 | $1,116,104 | $145,763 | $77,384 | $60,300 | 12 | $60,130 | $134,513 | $64,474 |
| 2020 | $1,043,552 | $62,659 | $69,260 | $54,200 | 11 | — | $56,564 | $60,204 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 included support for organizations addressing elder services, community fundraising, food assistance, youth programs, animal welfare, rehabilitation, lake management, Alzheimer’s disease, veterans, and other charitable purposes.
Among its grantees, Community Cat Connection describes its mission as operating a community-based, no-kill cat rescue and shelter and educating the public about spay/neuter, low-cost veterinary care, and alternatives to euthanasia. Webster Lake Association says it promotes and educates the community on sound lake management. United Way of Webster & Dudley describes its mission as providing financial assistance to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations through yearly community fundraising campaigns.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $59,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Tri Valley Elder Services, United Way of Webster & Dudley, and Webster Dudley Food Share; and $5,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Webster-Dudley, Community Cat Connection, and Southern Worcester County Rehabilitation Center. Webster Lake Association received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Jay Kunkel as president/director and treasurer/director, Deborah A. George as clerk/director, and Dorinda K. Wintman as vice president/director.
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family is led by John Jay Kunkel, President, Director, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Jay Kunkel
President, Director, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah A. George
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorinda K. Wintman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family
How much does John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family give each year?
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family gave $59K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 13 grants.
What is John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family's typical grant size?
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,538, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family give grants?
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Webster, MA (6 grants) and Dudley, MA (3 grants).
Does John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family's largest grantees?
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family's largest 2024 grantees include Tri Valley Elder Services Inc ($10,000), United Way of Webster Dudley ($10,000) and Webster Dudley Food Share Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family?
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (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 John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing elder services, community fundraising, food assistance, youth programs, animal welfare, rehabilitation, lake management, Alzheimer’s disease, veterans, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family?
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 John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family's EIN?
John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2398103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John J and Elizabeth M Kunkel & Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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