Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc
KAAB Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. It provides financial support to nonprofits in the United States and abroad, with grantmaking guided by its mission to improve lives, protect children and animals, support people who serve others, and conserve natural resources.
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc gave $793K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), top state New York. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $793,047
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,870
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $13,116,495
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (49% 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 Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and initiates contact with potential grantees that meet its philanthropic criteria.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 17889, Greenville, SC 29606
Phone: (516) 526-1880
Website: https://kaab.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc ($351K). Together the top 10 received $724K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 59 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, D.C. By share of grant dollars, New York received 49%, Virginia 25%, D.C. 6%, South Carolina 5%, and Montana 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) 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. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $77K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $680K (2021) to $798K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $793K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc New York, NY | Support | $350,667 |
| Charity Aid Foundation Alexandria, VA | Support | $177,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Bozeman, MT | Support | $28,000 |
| Thistle Farms Nashville, TN | Support | $25,000 |
| DNA Doe Project Sebastopol, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics South Carolina Lexington, SC | Support | $25,000 |
| Whale and Dolphin Conservation Inc Plymouth, MA | Support | $25,000 |
| Polaris Project Washington, DC | Support | $24,000 |
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | Support | $24,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,116,495 | $791,037 | $1,013,983 | $793,047 | 15 | $866,232 | $629,387 | $756,558 |
| 2023 | $13,367,390 | $196,821 | $971,864 | $737,267 | 14 | $797,716 | $225,212 | $694,459 |
| 2022 | $14,166,934 | $163,874 | $1,075,615 | $798,067 | 10 | $859,173 | $125,901 | $716,457 |
| 2021 | $15,078,675 | $2,012,068 | $932,645 | $680,000 | 16 | $757,264 | $1,838,500 | $772,904 |
| 2020 | $14,128,464 | $-21,088 | $883,970 | $750,000 | 4 | — | $71,238 | $705,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $757K 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
The foundation’s mission is to serve as a philanthropic partner to nonprofits that improve the lives of individuals and families, safeguard children and animals, aid and support those who serve and protect others, and conserve natural resources. Its stated priorities include improving quality of life and helping people help themselves; addressing hunger, poverty, child abuse, and animal cruelty; supporting learning and research; helping veterans and first responders; and protecting land, water, and wildlife.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Thistle Farms says it helps women survivors recover from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. Polaris Project says it works to end sex and labor trafficking and restore freedom to survivors. Special Olympics South Carolina describes its work as providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Rainforest Trust says it protects wildlife and the planet by creating rainforest reserves, while Whale and Dolphin Conservation says it works to preserve, protect, rescue, and rehabilitate aquatic mammals and their habitats.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $793,047. Grant amounts ranged from $9,000 to $350,667, with a median of $24,000.
The largest reported grants included $350,667 to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc.; $177,000 to Charity Aid Foundation; and $28,000 to Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. Other grants included $25,000 each to Thistle Farms, DNA Doe Project, Special Olympics South Carolina, and Whale and Dolphin Conservation; and $24,000 each to Polaris Project and Rainforest Trust. The listed grant purposes were “support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rachel Biancamano as president and director; Alexis Mooney as a director as of January 2024; Karen Bates as a director; and Laura Bates as a director through January 2024.
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc is led by Rachel Biancamano, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel Biancamano
President & Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Bates
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Bates
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexis Mooney
Director
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/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 Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc gave $793K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $737K across 14 grants.
What is Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $52,870, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc that year got $37K on average.
Where does Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (15 grants).
Who are Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc ($350,667), Charity Aid Foundation ($177,000) and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc?
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $866K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $757K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to serve as a philanthropic partner to nonprofits that improve the lives of individuals and families, safeguard children and animals, aid and support those who serve and protect others, and conserve natural resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kaab Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3972172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kaab Memorial 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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