Kaminski Family Foundation
The Kaminski Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mokena, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations, including schools and an organization providing residential living and community outreach for older adults.
Kaminski Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kaminski Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $137K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,780,000
- +106.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $136,923
- +138.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $30,230,972
- +41.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kaminski Family 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: 11411 Swinford Lane, Mokena, IL 60448
Phone: (708) 479-6095
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaminski Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Education Foundation Diocese of Joliet ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 49 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 34% to recipients in Ohio, and 8% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kaminski Family Foundation gives
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 375% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $116K (2022) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Foundation Diocese of Joliet Crest Hill, IL | Education | $250,000 |
| Padua Franciscan High School Pama, OH | Education | $250,000 |
| Providence Catholic High School New Lenox, IL | Education | $250,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Noonan Academy Mokena, IL | Education | $180,000 |
| Norwalk Catholic School Norwalk, OH | Education | $100,000 |
| St Mary School Mokena Mokena, IL | Education | $100,000 |
| Ursliline High School Youngstown, OH | Education | $100,000 |
| Sacred Heart Fremont, OH | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Light of Hearts Villa Bedrord, OH | Elderly Care | $50,000 |
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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 | $30,230,972 | $2,412,677 | $1,973,596 | $1,780,000 | 13 | $1,780,000 | $2,219,081 | $1,284,516 |
| 2023 | $21,382,678 | $2,100,569 | $954,941 | $862,000 | 15 | $862,000 | $2,016,655 | $492,201 |
| 2022 | $6,032,104 | $678,223 | $174,613 | $116,000 | 2 | $116,000 | $678,223 | $433,597 |
| 2021 | $5,528,494 | $755,785 | $443,791 | $375,000 | 9 | $375,000 | $706,601 | $472,135 |
| 2020 | $5,216,500 | $495,399 | $457,566 | $415,000 | 10 | — | $452,833 | $388,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaminski Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 education, charitable purposes, and elderly care. Padua Franciscan High School describes its endowment fund as established for the sole benefit of the school. Light of Hearts Villa describes its work as providing residential living and community outreach services, affirming each person’s integrity and supporting people on their journey of aging.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,780,000. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000. Notable grants included $250,000 each to the Catholic Education Foundation Diocese of Joliet, Padua Franciscan High School, Providence Catholic High School, and the Archdiocese of Chicago; and $180,000 to Noonan Academy. Light of Hearts Villa received $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Mary Ann Kaminski, David Kaminski Sr, Robert M Kaminski, Janice Marie, and Lawrence H Brenman.
Kaminski Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Kaminski Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Marie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence H. Brenman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Kaminski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Kaminski
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kaminski Family Foundation
How much does Kaminski Family Foundation give each year?
Kaminski Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $862K across 15 grants.
What is Kaminski Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kaminski Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $136,923, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kaminski Family Foundation give grants?
Kaminski Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (34%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mokena, IL (2 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Kaminski Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Kaminski Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants).
Who are Kaminski Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kaminski Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Education Foundation Diocese of Joliet ($250,000), Padua Franciscan High School ($250,000) and Providence Catholic High School ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kaminski Family Foundation?
Kaminski Family Foundation reported $30.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kaminski Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, charitable purposes, and elderly care. Padua Franciscan High School describes its endowment fund as established for the sole benefit of the school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaminski Family 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 Kaminski Family Foundation's EIN?
Kaminski Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6958484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kaminski Family 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.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). Kaminski Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kaminski-family-foundation-morg_0afbee3dec9c4e129a41be3ab5fb86fd
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