JW Kinzer Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Allen, KY EIN: 27-1189623

JW Kinzer Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Allen, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $106K.

Key facts about JW Kinzer Foundation Inc

EIN: 27-1189623
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $105,500
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $21,100
Median grant: $2,500
Total assets: $7,743
Primary geography: Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who JW Kinzer Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for JW Kinzer Foundation Inc's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Kentucky (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Prestonsburg, KY (2 grants). 20% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How JW Kinzer Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

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

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8K

+106.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$106K

+2.9% YoY

Grant Count

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

-38.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JW Kinzer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $232 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About JW Kinzer Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $106K (100%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Kentucky

Cities

PrestonsburgAllenMartinHazardPaintsville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,743	$3,743	$743
Revenue	$111,000	$107,000	$107,500
Expenses	$107,000	$104,000	$108,900
Qualifying Distributions	$105,500	$102,500	$107,500
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$232	$406	$99

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Wesley Christian School ($80,000), Mountain Arts Center ($20,000), Floyd County Homeless Shelter ($2,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WESLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Allen, KY	PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS & OPERATING SUPPORTFOR WESLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.	$80,000
MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER Prestonsburg, KY	OPERATIONS SUPPORT	$20,000
FLOYD COUNTY HOMELESS SHELTER Martin, KY	OPERATIONS SUPPORT	$2,500
WYMT MOUNTAIN CLASSIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Hazard, KY	PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP	$2,000
FRIENDS OF JENNY WILEY Prestonsburg, KY	DONATION FOR PARK CLEANUP	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James W Kinzer	Director	—	—
Terry Kinzer	Director	—	—
Jerry Kinzer	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JW Kinzer Foundation Inc?

JW Kinzer Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Allen, KY. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is JW Kinzer Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, JW Kinzer Foundation Inc holds $8K in total assets with $111K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $106K in 2024.

Where does JW Kinzer Foundation Inc operate?

JW Kinzer Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.

What size grants does JW Kinzer Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, JW Kinzer Foundation Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $106K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is JW Kinzer Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, JW Kinzer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $232 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.