KCRN Family Foundation
KCRN Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Clayton, North Carolina. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants or assets; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
KCRN Family Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $3,700
- -97.2% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $1,680
- -92.9% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $4,016
- -86.5% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to KCRN Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy stated on its final filing, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1117 Neuse Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
Phone: (919) 333-7530
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KCRN Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2021 grants went to organizations based in Rockville, Maryland; Washington, DC; and Charlotte, North Carolina. These examples do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How KCRN Family Foundation gives
- 18% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $24K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Raleigh, NC | To provide food to people in need while building solutions to end hunger in our communities. | $4,000 |
| The Sentencing Project Washington, DC | To provide defense lawyers with sentencing advocacy training and to reduce the reliance on incarceration. | $3,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | To end mass incarceration and excessive punishment, challenging racial and economic injustice to protect basic human rights. | $3,000 |
| The Humane League Rockville, MD | To exist to end the abuse of animals raised for food. | $3,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital Memphis, TN | To find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $2,500 |
| Amercian Red Cross Boone, IA | To bring shelter, food and comfort to those affected by disasters, large and small. | $2,500 |
| Diaper Bank of NC Dunham, NC | To provide diapers and other personal care supplies to families living in poverty. | $1,500 |
| Girls on the Run of Union City NC Charlotte, NC | To create a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. | $1,000 |
| Let Me Run Inc Charlotte, NC | To inspire boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. | $1,000 |
| Wilms Foundation | To establish a national program of awareness, education, advocacy, early detection and treatment to tackle the spread of childhood kidney cancer 'wilms'. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $3,700 | $4,016 | — | — | $1,680 | — | $2,925 |
| 2021 | $331,337 | $131,038 | $29,803 | $23,500 | 11 | $23,497 | $8,780 | $19,869 |
| 2020 | $240,729 | $8,582 | $21,207 | $16,000 | 7 | — | $3,096 | $13,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KCRN Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed show support for organizations whose work includes animal welfare, criminal justice reform, and programs for boys.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $23,500 through 11 grants. Among the listed recipients, The Humane League and The Sentencing Project each received $3,000, and Let Me Run Inc received $1,000. The 2020 filing reports $16,000 in grants across 7 grants; the 2022 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Randall Nelson and Kristi Nelson as trustees.
KCRN Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kristi Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 KCRN Family Foundation
What does KCRN Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed show support for organizations whose work includes animal welfare, criminal justice reform, and programs for boys. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KCRN Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does KCRN Family Foundation make grants?
The listed 2021 grants went to organizations based in Rockville, Maryland; Washington, DC; and Charlotte, North Carolina. These examples do not establish a broader geographic focus.
How much is KCRN Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, KCRN Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is KCRN Family Foundation's EIN?
KCRN Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4286835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does KCRN Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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