K Ten Kids Foundation Inc
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Narberth, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, Catholic organizations, and organizations addressing homelessness and poverty.
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: K Ten Kids Foundation Inc gave $585K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $585,055
- +532.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,253
- +437.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,428
- Total assets
- $6,225,594
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (95% 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 K Ten Kids Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 134 North Narberth Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072
Phone: (610) 664-4550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who K Ten Kids Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neumann University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $557K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 84 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 3% to Georgia, 2% to Texas, and less than 1% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is K Ten Kids Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 321% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $92K (2023) to $585K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $585K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neumann University Aston, PA | To support the education of a diverse community of learners. | $200,000 |
| The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $200,000 |
| Rock Ministries Philadelphia, PA | Provide Support to the Church. | $52,500 |
| St John Neumann Parish Bryn Mawr, PA | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $25,000 |
| Merion Mercy Academy Merion Station, PA | Provide Support for Education. | $20,000 |
| RC Activities Cumming, GA | Provide Support to the Catholic Organization | $15,000 |
| Philly House Philadelphia, PA | Support to provide hope to the homeless, hungry and hurting of philadelphia. | $15,000 |
| Visitation BVM School Norristown, PA | To Support the Education of Life-Long Learners. | $10,000 |
| Scouting America Irving, TX | To Support the Mission of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | Provide Support for Social Advocacy. | $9,855 |
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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 | $6,225,594 | $501,730 | $665,099 | $585,055 | 20 | $585,055 | $451,908 | $352,255 |
| 2023 | $6,388,963 | $-2,538,920 | $182,745 | $92,468 | 17 | $1,549,477 | $132,520 | $1,225,337 |
| 2022 | $9,110,628 | $426,362 | $253,035 | $107,075 | 14 | $1,221,417 | $357,895 | $389,743 |
| 2021 | $8,937,301 | $1,136,893 | $296,465 | $139,114 | 14 | $139,114 | $832,111 | $449,911 |
| 2020 | $8,096,873 | $2,040,441 | $555,265 | $312,535 | 19 | — | $1,243,588 | $390,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, K Ten Kids Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $352K 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 Neumann University, whose mission is to educate a diverse community of learners, and Family Promise of Philadelphia, whose mission is to end family homelessness through direct aid, services, and advocacy. Project HOME describes its mission as empowering adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Generation Life describes itself as a movement of young people working to build a culture of life and develop leaders for the pro-life movement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $585,055. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $7,428.
The largest grants included $200,000 to Neumann University and $200,000 to The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. Other notable grants were $52,500 to Rock Ministries, $25,000 to St John Neumann Parish, $20,000 to Merion Mercy Academy, $15,000 each to RC Activities and Philly House, and $9,855 to Project HOME. Family Promise of Philadelphia received $5,000, and Generation Life received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pierce J Keating as Executive Director and Mary K Keating, Pierce Keating Jr, and Katrina Keating as directors.
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc is led by Pierce J. Keating, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pierce J. Keating
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Keating
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$64K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mary K. Keating
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pierce Keating Jr.
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to Katrina Keating (Director).
Frequently asked questions about K Ten Kids Foundation Inc
How much does K Ten Kids Foundation Inc give each year?
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc gave $585K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 17 grants.
What is K Ten Kids Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,428, and its average grant was $29,253, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from K Ten Kids Foundation Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does K Ten Kids Foundation Inc give grants?
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants) and Bryn Mawr, PA (2 grants).
Does K Ten Kids Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on K Ten Kids Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization." (4 grants).
Who are K Ten Kids Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Neumann University ($200,000), The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia ($200,000) and Rock Ministries ($52,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is K Ten Kids Foundation Inc?
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $585K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $352K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does K Ten Kids Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Neumann University, whose mission is to educate a diverse community of learners, and Family Promise of Philadelphia, whose mission is to end family homelessness through direct aid, services, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from K Ten Kids Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is K Ten Kids Foundation Inc's EIN?
K Ten Kids Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3304335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does K Ten Kids Foundation Inc 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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