KBE Foundation Inc
To support communities by promoting educational and career opportunities in the construction fields, provide for youth leadership and development, and work on projects that promote the welfare of people and animals within the community. Examples of charitable activities may include, but shall not be limited to, job fairs, donations to areas impacted by natural disasters, and creating unique educational opportunities for students.
KBE Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: KBE Foundation Inc gave $99K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,877
- +888.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,986
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,906
- Total assets
- $316,140
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to KBE Foundation Inc
Open Grants
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Who KBE Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bozzuto's ($26K). Together the top 9 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $99K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bozzuto's Cheshire, CT | Food for Gift of Gobble | $25,967 |
| CCSU Foundation Inc New Britain, CT | Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| St Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport, CT | Medical Mission Event | $10,000 |
| Cbia Inc Hartford, CT | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| ABC Sponsorships Plainville, CT | Scholarship Fund | $5,906 |
| Habitat for Humanity Bloomfield, CT | Scholarship Fund | $5,750 |
| Hometown Foundation Cheshire, CT | Dream Ride Sponsorship | $5,500 |
| Mesa Chamber Mesa, AZ | Scholarship Fund | $5,500 |
| Mission BBQ Orange, CT | Scholarship Fund | $5,254 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,140 | $234,159 | $176,858 | $98,877 | 9 | $2,125 |
| 2023 | $261,318 | $253,364 | $127,295 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $132,445 | $50,605 | $78,923 | — | — | — |
About KBE Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
KBE Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Farmington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $316K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KBE Foundation Inc is led by Robert G. Dunn, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert G. Dunn
President & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy M. O'Brien
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Antonio Mancini (2022) — Director
- Former: James Culkin (2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Kolakowski (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 KBE Foundation Inc
How much does KBE Foundation Inc give each year?
KBE Foundation Inc gave $99K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is KBE Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
KBE Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,906, and its average grant was $10,986, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does KBE Foundation Inc give grants?
KBE Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cheshire, CT (2 grants).
Does KBE Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on KBE Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Fund" (6 grants).
Who are KBE Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
KBE Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bozzuto's ($25,967), CCSU Foundation Inc ($25,000) and St Vincent's Medical Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KBE Foundation Inc?
KBE Foundation Inc reported $316K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What is KBE Foundation Inc's EIN?
KBE Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3692952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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