Kazickas Family Foundation
The Kazickas Family Foundation is a private philanthropic organization established in 1998 and based in Sands Point, New York. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, the foundation functions as an international grantmaking organization with offices in both New York and Vilnius, Lithuania. The foundation has over 25 years of global experience directing resources toward charitable initiatives across the United States, Lithuania, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania.
Key facts about Kazickas Family Foundation
- EIN
- 13-4011883
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $666,704
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- Average grant
- $7,093
- Median grant
- $3,935
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (27 of 88, 2024)
- Total assets
- $6,442,387
- Primary geography
- New York (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation does not provide grants to individuals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kazickas Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kazickas Family Foundation's 94 itemized 2024 grants were New York (23%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were East Hampton, NY (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Naperville, IL (2 grants) and Lemont, IL (2 grants). 94% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship/Scholarship" (6 grants).
Is Kazickas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 88 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
+95.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$667K
+36.7% YoY
Grant Count
94
+40.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-2.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kazickas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $797K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on creating a better world for current and future generations through strategic allocation of financial, human, and leadership resources. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Social welfare and human services
- Healthcare
- Culture
- Lithuanian causes
The foundation prioritizes general support and sponsorship grants to preselected charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000
Average Grant
award: $9,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states, with significant concentration in New York, Virginia, and Connecticut, which account for 26% of all grants. The foundation has supported 141 unique organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 94 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $6,442,387 (as of 2024)
- Total assets: $3,295,928 (as of 2023)
- Annual income: $8.8 million (2024)
- Total giving: $666,704 (2024)
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total revenues: $31,104
- Total expenses: $1,268,847
- Investment income and dividends: $59,289
- Net gain/loss from sale of non-inventory assets: -$25,023
Historical Asset Trend: Total assets have decreased from $9.8 million in 2011 to $6.4 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,442,387 | $3,295,928 | $4,108,662 |
| Revenue | $5,500,319 | $31,104 | $-207,849 |
| Expenses | $1,314,058 | $1,268,847 | $1,654,471 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,251,215 | $1,129,654 | $1,491,091 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,363,294 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $796,818 | $617,452 | $657,289 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
400 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Uncommonorg ($50,000), Bring Together ($33,191), Assist ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNCOMMONORG Amagansett, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BRING TOGETHER | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,191 |
| ASSIST Suffield, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| RELIGINES MUZIKOS CENTRAS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,950 |
| KAUNO TECHNOLOGIJOS UNIVERSITETAS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,763 |
| SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Southampton, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| MUZIEJUS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,561 |
| BLUEYELLOW USA Naperville, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| ALEXANDRA KAZICKAS LITHUANIAN SCHOOL Aquebogue, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,500 |
| EAST HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY East Hampton, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dr. Joseph P. Kazickas - Principal Officer
- John Kazickas - Board Member
- Neila Baumiliene - NYC Office Executive Director
- Domante Howes - Executive Director
The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a Kazickas | Treasurer/Secretary | 0.1 | — |
| Jurate Kazickas | Director/President | 0.1 | — |
| Michael V Kazickas | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Joseph M Kazickas | Director | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with a focus on education and international exchange programs. Recent initiatives include STEM scholarship programs for 2025 and support for US-Lithuanian educational exchanges. The foundation maintains active engagement with partner organizations in Lithuania through regular visits and partnership strengthening activities.
John Kazickas about 30-year collaboration with KTU - Kazickas Family FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kazickas Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on creating a better world for current and future generations through strategic allocation of financial, human, and leadership resources. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Social welfare and human services • Healthcare • Culture • Lithuanian causes The foundation prioritizes general support and sponsorship grants to preselected charitable organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from Kazickas Family Foundation?
The foundation does not provide grants to individuals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Kazickas Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states, with significant concentration in New York, Virginia, and Connecticut, which account for 26% of all grants. The foundation has supported 141 unique organizations.
What size grants does Kazickas Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Kazickas Family Foundation awarded 94 grants totaling $667K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kazickas Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kazickas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $797K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kazickas Family Foundation's EIN?
Kazickas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4011883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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