Kandl Foundation
Kandl Foundation is a private foundation based in Waco, Texas. It provides assistance to people in need for housing, education, transportation, and practical living expenses.
Kandl Foundation at a glance
In short: Kandl Foundation gave $48K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $997.521), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,881
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $998
- -32.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $194,743
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kandl Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applications are available online and can be completed and submitted online. Grants are for housing, education, transportation, and practical living expenses; the limit for an individual application is $3,000. Applicants who express an inability to meet their own needs without financial aid are considered based on need and available funds. The foundation expects recipients to provide follow-up information about how the funding was used or its impact.
- Review Cycle
- The review board meets quarterly. Applications are due two weeks before the beginning of the review month.
- Deadline
- The review board meets quarterly.
- Contact
Application contact: Kandl Foundation
Mailing address: 4809 Scottwood Dr, Waco, TX 76708
Phone: (410) 861-7554
Email: admin@kandlfoundation.org
Website: https://kandlfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kandl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shyann Lee ($3K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Waco, Texas. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 3% to Texas, and 2% to Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kandl Foundation gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 575% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $60K (2022). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shyann Lee Fallston, MD | Housing | $3,000 |
| Terri Lomax Baltimore, MD | Livilihood | $2,516 |
| KaShan Franklin Randallstown, MD | Housing | $2,500 |
| Shanice Dean Baltimore, MD | Housing | $2,400 |
| Laprece Cook Baltimore, MD | Houising | $2,400 |
| Denise Williams Baltimore, MD | Transportation | $2,200 |
| Charmaine Rogers Owings Mills, MD | Transportation | $2,000 |
| Nichole Burch Baltimore, MD | Livilihood | $2,000 |
| Zhanae Gilmore Essex, MD | Livilihood | $2,000 |
| Sally Reed Grand Prairie, TX | Housing | $1,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,743 | $45,727 | $49,192 | $47,881 | 48 | $47,881 | $8,451 | — |
| 2024 | $148,796 | $39,466 | $44,753 | $44,403 | 30 | $44,403 | $2,254 | — |
| 2023 | $146,455 | $48,877 | $34,302 | $28,400 | 22 | $28,400 | $2,168 | $4,936 |
| 2022 | $116,262 | $86,209 | $62,713 | $60,323 | 31 | $62,713 | $1,757 | $4,384 |
| 2021 | $92,766 | $83,490 | $22,850 | $19,030 | 10 | $22,850 | $730 | $1,917 |
| 2020 | $32,126 | $39,057 | $6,931 | $6,450 | 4 | — | — | $25 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to “shine God’s love on poor, needy and vulnerable peoples” by supporting affordable housing, educational pursuits, reliable transportation, and practical living needs. Its website describes examples including rent assistance, training, public transit or vehicle repairs, groceries, and health care visits.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $47,881. Grants ranged from $300 to $3,000, with a median of $500. The largest reported award was $3,000 for housing; other large awards included $2,516 for livelihood and $2,500 for housing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Hatzfeld, Jennifer Hatzfeld, Katherine Hatzfeld, and Elisabeth Hatzfeld as directors.
Kandl Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elisabeth Hatzfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hatzfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Hatzfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Hatzfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Hatzfields (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kandl Foundation
How much does Kandl Foundation give each year?
Kandl Foundation gave $48K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 30 grants.
What is Kandl Foundation's typical grant size?
Kandl Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $998, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kandl Foundation give grants?
Kandl Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (24 grants), Randallstown, MD (2 grants), Windsor Mill, MD (2 grants) and Laurel, MD (2 grants).
Does Kandl Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Kandl Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Housing" (21 grants), "Livilihood" (11 grants) and "Livlihood" (8 grants).
Who are Kandl Foundation's largest grantees?
Kandl Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shyann Lee ($3,000), Terri Lomax ($2,516) and KaShan Franklin ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kandl Foundation?
Kandl Foundation reported $195K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What does Kandl Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to “shine God’s love on poor, needy and vulnerable peoples” by supporting affordable housing, educational pursuits, reliable transportation, and practical living needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kandl Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kandl Foundation's EIN?
Kandl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2115770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kandl Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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