John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation
The John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockford, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including conservation, animal services, health services, social welfare, and philanthropy.
John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,074
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,005
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $238,719
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (34% 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 M Kalny II Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 330 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107-1035
Phone: (815) 637-7622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marbridge Foundation Inc ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Grant dollars were distributed as follows by recipient state: Texas, 34%; New York, 30%; California, 13%; Alabama, 7%; and Louisiana, 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 $10K (2020) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marbridge Foundation Inc Manchaca, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy Austin, TX | Conservation | $1,074 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | Animal Services | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Austin, TX | Health Services | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project New York, NY | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project New York, NY | Social Welfare | $1,000 |
| Kiva Microfunds San Francisco, CA | Social Welfare | $1,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund Inc New York, NY | Philanthropy | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,719 | $16,313 | $18,815 | $15,074 | 15 | $15,075 | $12,511 | $19,552 |
| 2023 | $239,221 | $119,195 | $19,565 | $16,522 | 17 | $16,607 | $11,049 | $15,159 |
| 2022 | $181,670 | $7,203 | $17,582 | $14,236 | 16 | $14,251 | $3,753 | $16,537 |
| 2021 | $192,049 | $26,457 | $14,324 | $10,966 | 16 | $11,146 | $23,246 | $14,416 |
| 2020 | $179,916 | $13,262 | $14,053 | $10,365 | 15 | — | $7,503 | $11,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Marbridge Foundation says it provides residential care and opportunities for adults with a wide range of cognitive abilities. Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and address environmental problems, while Austin Pets Alive says it works to eliminate the killing of companion animals through resources, education, and programs. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians says it provides affordable health care to low-income, uninsured working musicians in Austin.
Other supported organizations describe work in areas including refugee legal aid and advocacy, microloans for underserved communities, and conserving nature. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $15,074 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the reported awards were $2,000 to Marbridge Foundation; $1,074 to Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy; and $1,000 each to Austin Pets Alive, Environmental Defense Fund, Kiva Microfunds, and International Refugee Assistance Project. The filing also lists $1,000 grants to Equal Justice Initiative, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, Innocence Project, NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund, National Police Accountability Project, and The Trevor Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John M Kalny II as president and director; Judith E Graff as vice president and director; John F Graff as secretary and director; and John R Anderson as treasurer and director.
John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation is led by John M. Kalny II, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John M. Kalny II
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John F. Graff
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Anderson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith E. Graff
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
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 M Kalny II Charitable Foundation
How much does John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation give each year?
John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 17 grants.
What is John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,005, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation give grants?
John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation's top state is Texas, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Conservation" (4 grants) and "Philanthropy" (4 grants).
Who are John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Marbridge Foundation Inc ($2,000), Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy ($1,074) and Austin Pets Alive ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation?
John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 M Kalny II Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Marbridge Foundation says it provides residential care and opportunities for adults with a wide range of cognitive abilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 M Kalny II Charitable Foundation's EIN?
John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0509920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John M Kalny II Charitable Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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