Kaulig Foundation
The Kaulig Foundation is a private foundation based in Hudson, Ohio, that supports public charities in Northeast Ohio serving children and families. Established in 2019 by Matt and Lisa Kaulig, it makes grants for programs and projects focused on children’s educational, physical, and emotional well-being and the well-being of their families.
Kaulig Foundation at a glance
In short: Kaulig Foundation gave $186K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $186,000
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,650
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $380,571
- -8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (12 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kaulig Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications for program grants from tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations classified as public charities whose programs or projects focus on children and families. Applications are accepted, reviewed, and processed quarterly. The filing states that a grant application can be requested or found on the foundation’s website, that there are no deadlines, and that grants are restricted to organizations meeting the foundation’s mission and eligibility requirements.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Stacey Langal
Mailing address: 1521 Georgetown Road, Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: (330) 968-1110
Email: slangal@kauligfoundation.org
Website: https://kauliggiving.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Kaulig Foundation
Who Kaulig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Empower Sports ($15K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports public charities in Northeast Ohio. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kaulig Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 40 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2023) to $251K (2021). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Empower Sports Cleveland, OH | Summer-Fall Programs | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Kids' Book Bank Cleveland, OH | Distribute Books to Kids | $12,500 |
| Access Akron, OH | The Lotus Blossom: Women & Children Program | $10,000 |
| Artsparks Cuyahoga Falls, OH | After-School Dance Programs | $10,000 |
| Lifeact Chagrin Falls, OH | Suicide Prevention and Stress Management Programs | $10,000 |
| Stewart's Caring Place Fairlawn, OH | To Support Children Impacted by Cancer | $10,000 |
| SOS Strengthening Our Students East Cleveland, OH | Summer Camp Programs | $7,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children Highland Hills, OH | Family Support Programs | $5,000 |
| Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation Akron, OH | Akron Marathon - Kids Fun Run | $5,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | National Youth Sports Program | $5,000 |
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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 | $380,571 | $198,695 | $235,989 | $186,000 | 40 | $235,645 | $178,053 | $19,887 |
| 2023 | $417,709 | $346,814 | $215,558 | $168,600 | 35 | $212,288 | — | $7,599 |
| 2022 | $285,845 | — | $232,668 | $189,400 | 32 | $235,949 | — | $17,580 |
| 2021 | $518,476 | $800,000 | $293,568 | $250,900 | 38 | $293,568 | — | $2,567 |
| 2020 | $12,044 | $133,500 | $221,239 | $171,133 | 24 | — | — | $2,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaulig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support 501(c)(3) public charities in Northeast Ohio that promote the educational, physical, and emotional well-being of children and their families. It funds programs and projects of nonprofit organizations serving children and families, and says it gauges the effectiveness of funded work.
Its 2024 grants illustrate a range of supported activities. For example, Empower Sports received support for summer-fall programs; Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank received support to distribute books to children; and Access received support for its Lotus Blossom women and children program. The grantees describe their own work in distinct terms: Empower Sports says it enriches the lives of athletes with diverse challenges through sports and exercise; Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank says it promotes literacy and a love of reading by providing free books to children; and Access says it serves women and children experiencing homelessness.
Other 2024 awards included support for LifeAct’s suicide-prevention and stress-management programs, Stewart’s Caring Place’s services for children impacted by cancer, and Artsparks’ after-school dance programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $186,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed awards were $15,000 to Empower Sports and $12,500 to Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank. It also awarded $10,000 each to Access, Artsparks, LifeAct, and Stewart’s Caring Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matt Kaulig as chairman, Tim Clepper as president, Paul Martin as treasurer and secretary, Stacey Langal as executive director, and Lisa Kaulig as director.
Kaulig Foundation is led by Stacey Langal, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacey Langal
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Tim Clepper
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Kaulig
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kaulig
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Martin
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Stacey Langal (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kaulig Foundation
How much does Kaulig Foundation give each year?
Kaulig Foundation gave $186K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 35 grants.
What is Kaulig Foundation's typical grant size?
Kaulig Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,650, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kaulig Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Kaulig Foundation give grants?
Kaulig Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (13 grants), Akron, OH (8 grants) and Beachwood, OH (2 grants).
Does Kaulig Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Kaulig Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kaulig Foundation's largest grantees?
Kaulig Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Empower Sports ($15,000), Cleveland Kids' Book Bank ($12,500) and Access ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kaulig Foundation?
Kaulig Foundation reported $381K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $236K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kaulig Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support 501(c)(3) public charities in Northeast Ohio that promote the educational, physical, and emotional well-being of children and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaulig Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications for program grants from tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations classified as public charities whose programs or projects focus on children and families. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kaulig Foundation's EIN?
Kaulig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5455782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kaulig Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kaulig-foundation-morg_827be77923c640d294d1ce42f59d53be
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