Karschney Family Foundation
Karschney Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Camano Island, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $19K.
Karschney Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Karschney Family Foundation gave $19K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), top state Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $18,850
- -14.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,713
- -35.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,925
- Primary geography
- Washington (48% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Karschney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was In Focus Ministries ($7K). Together the top 4 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Karschney Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−17%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $23K (2020). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| In Focus Ministries Mount Vernon, WA | Unspecified | $7,000 |
| In Faith Exton, PA | Unspecified | $7,000 |
| CMF International Indianapolis, IN | Unspecified | $2,850 |
| Circlewood Camano Island, WA | Unspecified | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $9 | $19,036 | $18,850 | 4 | $56,550 | — | — |
| 2022 | $19,027 | $1,188 | $22,340 | $22,000 | 3 | $22,340 | $1,086 | $1,149 |
| 2021 | $40,179 | $10,654 | $20,193 | $19,500 | 3 | $20,193 | $8,454 | $2,257 |
| 2020 | $49,718 | $4,741 | $23,312 | $22,600 | 3 | — | $4,045 | $2,718 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Karschney Family Foundation is led by Rebecca L. Karschney, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rebecca L. Karschney
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin McKinney
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Murray McKinney Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George F. Karschney
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Karschney Family Foundation
How much does Karschney Family Foundation give each year?
Karschney Family Foundation gave $19K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $22K across 3 grants.
What is Karschney Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Karschney Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $4,925, and its average grant was $4,713, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Karschney Family Foundation give grants?
Karschney Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (37%) and Indiana (15%).
Does Karschney Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Karschney Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Unspecified" (4 grants).
What is Karschney Family Foundation?
Karschney Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Camano Island, WA.
What is Karschney Family Foundation's EIN?
Karschney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3590371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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