K Foundation of Gahanna
K Foundation of Gahanna is a private foundation, based in Gahanna, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $254K. Net investment income was $7K.
K Foundation of Gahanna at a glance
In short: K Foundation of Gahanna gave $254K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $42K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $253,884
- +4131.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $42,314
- +2015.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who K Foundation of Gahanna funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The OHIO District Kiwanis Foundatio ($230K across 3 grants). Together the top 4 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How K Foundation of Gahanna gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $254K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio District Kiwanis Foundatio Circleville, OH | Donor Advised Fund | $224,570 |
| Gahanna Residence in Need GRIN Gahanna, OH | to combat Food Insecurity in the Gahanna area served by GRIN | $20,000 |
| The Ohio District Kiwanis Foundatio Circleville, OH | Donor Advised Fund | $5,000 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | scholarship | $2,000 |
| Columbus State CommunityCollege Columbus, OH | scholarship | $2,000 |
| The OHIO District Kiwanis Foundatio Circleville, OH | Donor Advised Fund | $314 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $140,965 | $254,257 | $253,884 | 6 | $254,055 | $7,008 | $10,124 |
| 2021 | $113,292 | $8,008 | $6,296 | $6,000 | 3 | $6,296 | $7,449 | $6,090 |
| 2020 | $111,580 | $3,564 | $9,198 | $9,000 | 3 | — | $3,435 | $5,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, K Foundation of Gahanna reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
K Foundation of Gahanna is led by Daniel Malkof, President on the 2022 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Daniel Malkof
President
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Preston
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daphne Moehring
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrry Warren
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dan Malkof (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Frank Walker (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Nancy Mcmullin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rita Corbin (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 K Foundation of Gahanna
How much does K Foundation of Gahanna give each year?
K Foundation of Gahanna gave $254K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 3 grants.
What is K Foundation of Gahanna's typical grant size?
K Foundation of Gahanna's median grant in 2022 was $3,500, and its average grant was $42,314, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does K Foundation of Gahanna give grants?
K Foundation of Gahanna gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Circleville, OH (3 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does K Foundation of Gahanna give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on K Foundation of Gahanna's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donor Advised Fund" (3 grants).
Who are K Foundation of Gahanna's largest grantees?
K Foundation of Gahanna's largest 2022 grantees include The OHIO District Kiwanis Foundatio ($229,884 across 3 grants), Gahanna Residence in Need GRIN ($20,000) and The Ohio State University ($2,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is K Foundation of Gahanna required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, K Foundation of Gahanna reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is K Foundation of Gahanna's EIN?
K Foundation of Gahanna's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1248289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
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)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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