Kane Realty Foundation Inc
Kane Realty Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $88,412, with recipients in North Carolina and Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 23 grants totaling $65,639.
Kane Realty Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kane Realty Foundation Inc gave $66K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,639
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +91.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,854
- -61.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $60,954
- +6433.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Kane Realty Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 19107, Raleigh, NC 27619
Phone: (919) 833-7755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kane Realty Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Raleigh Police Department Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 9% to recipients in Washington, DC. The listed grants included organizations in Raleigh and Morrisville, North Carolina, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kane Realty Foundation Inc gives
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2025) to $88K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Police Department Foundation Raleigh, NC | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Wake County Raleigh, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Veterans Life Center of North Carolina Butner, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Artsplosure Raleigh, NC | General Support | $6,000 |
| Occoneechee Council Raleigh, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina Raleigh, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| First Tee Triangle Raleigh, NC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Theatre in the Park Raleigh, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Competitive Edge Raleigh, NC | General Support | $1,875 |
| Dress for Success Triangle NC Raleigh, NC | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,954 | $126,160 | $66,139 | $65,639 | 23 | $65,889 | $787 |
| 2024 | $933 | $89,700 | $88,867 | $88,412 | 12 | $88,640 | $43 |
| 2023 | $100 | — | $130 | — | — | $65 | $3 |
| 2022 | $30 | — | $16,763 | — | — | $8,382 | $2 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kane Realty Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $787 for 2025 — 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 a range of organizations. The Downtown Raleigh Alliance describes its mission as “advancing the vitality of downtown Raleigh for everyone.” The Junior League of Raleigh describes its mission as advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $88,412. Grants ranged from $312 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $50,000 to Citizens for a Safe and Secure Raleigh Inc. and $15,000 to Raleigh Police Department Foundation, both for general support. Other notable grants included $8,000 to Urban Land Institute, $7,500 to North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation, and $2,500 to Southeast Raleigh Promise Inc., all for general support. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 23 grants totaling $65,639.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Kane as president; Jennings Glenn as secretary/treasurer; Michael Smith as vice president; and Thaddeus Barringer and Bonner Gaylord as assistant secretaries.
Kane Realty Foundation Inc is led by John Kane, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Kane
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonner Gaylord
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennings Glenn
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Smith
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thaddeus Barringer
Assistant Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Kane Realty Foundation Inc
How much does Kane Realty Foundation Inc give each year?
Kane Realty Foundation Inc gave $66K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 12 grants.
What is Kane Realty Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kane Realty Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,854, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kane Realty Foundation Inc give grants?
Kane Realty Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (18 grants).
Does Kane Realty Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kane Realty Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kane Realty Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kane Realty Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Raleigh Police Department Foundation ($15,000), The Salvation Army of Wake County ($10,000) and Veterans Life Center of North Carolina ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kane Realty Foundation Inc?
Kane Realty Foundation Inc reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $787 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kane Realty Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations. The Downtown Raleigh Alliance describes its mission as “advancing the vitality of downtown Raleigh for everyone.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kane Realty Foundation Inc?
Kane Realty Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Kane Realty Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kane Realty Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1689213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 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 September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kane Realty Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kane-realty-foundation-inc-morg_5a6185648234433a8cde9bd2a4020f0d
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