Kamps Family Foundation
Kamps Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $538K.
Kamps Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kamps Family Foundation gave $220K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $220,000
- +59.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,000
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,538,942
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kamps Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Modesto Christian School Inc ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kamps Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2023) to $220K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds of Wildlife Society Whitefish, MT | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Modesto Christian School Inc Modesto, CA | For school yard structure and maintenance system including sprinklers | $50,000 |
| Modesto Christian School Inc Modesto, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Colink LK Forest PK, WA | Sierra Leone Churches administered by Berly Moon | $30,000 |
| Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Greenbrae, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,538,942 | $742,679 | $254,463 | $220,000 | 5 | $250,558 | $537,666 | $251,342 |
| 2023 | $5,050,726 | $222,361 | $174,859 | $137,660 | 3 | $171,634 | $222,281 | $244,225 |
| 2022 | $5,003,224 | $5,003,224 | — | — | — | — | $3,224 | $9,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kamps Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kamps Family Foundation is led by John Kamps, Director, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Kamps
Director, President & Secretary
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kacey Kamps
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kamryn Kamps
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bracknell Baker
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Kamps Family Foundation
How much does Kamps Family Foundation give each year?
Kamps Family Foundation gave $220K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $138K across 3 grants.
What is Kamps Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kamps Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $44,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kamps Family Foundation give grants?
Kamps Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (34%) and Washington (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Modesto, CA (2 grants).
Does Kamps Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Kamps Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kamps Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kamps Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Modesto Christian School Inc ($100,000 across 2 grants), Shepherds of Wildlife Society ($75,000) and Colink ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kamps Family Foundation?
Kamps Family Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Kamps Family Foundation's EIN?
Kamps Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0331020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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