Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation
The Karin Bain and John Kukral Foundation is a private foundation based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. Established in 2017, the foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants across the United States to support a diverse range of charitable causes and organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$88.1M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
+26.6% YoY
Grant Count
68
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
+19.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public filings. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support across multiple sectors including:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
- Recreation and Athletics
- Scholarships and Higher Education
- Youth Programs
- Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response
- Water Conservation
- Aviation Education
Grantmaking
In fiscal year 2023, the foundation made 35 grants totaling approximately $3.76 million. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$500 to $1,250,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across numerous U.S. states and cities, including major urban centers such as New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., as well as smaller communities. States with documented funding activity include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $86,978,607
- Total Giving: $3,762,400 to $3,837,500
- Total Revenue: $2,858,463
- Total Expenses: $4,004,786
- Giving Rate: 4.3%
The foundation maintains significant financial resources with annual expenses exceeding revenue, indicating strategic use of accumulated assets for grantmaking purposes.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $88,054,908 | $86,978,607 | $89,813,220 |
| Revenue | $6,552,117 | $2,858,463 | $28,450,413 |
| Expenses | $5,475,816 | $4,004,786 | $3,072,290 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,833,810 | $3,837,500 | $3,038,441 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,334,828 | $385,995 | $3,102,752 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,108,045 | $4,823,642 | $3,852,570 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Z. Kukral - Director and President (2 hours per week, no compensation)
Karin Bain Kukral - Director, Secretary, and Treasurer (8 hours per week, no compensation)
Jenny Buttrick - Controller (10 hours per week, $50,000 annual compensation)
Both founders serve in their roles without compensation, reflecting their personal commitment to the foundation's mission.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN Z KUKRAL | DIRECTOR; PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KARIN BAIN KUKRAL | DIRECTOR; SECRETARY & TREASURER | 8 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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