KCS Cause
KCS Cause is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Greenwood, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it made $121K in qualifying distributions.
KCS Cause at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,578
- -92.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $92,247
- -39.3% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $121,305
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $122,792
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who KCS Cause funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Irvington First Baptist Church Indianapolis, IN | Community | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,578 | $92,247 | $122,792 | — | — | $121,305 |
| 2024 | $33,123 | $151,968 | $133,502 | $1,000 | 1 | $126,153 |
| 2023 | $14,657 | $153,066 | $139,104 | — | — | $137,483 |
| 2022 | $695 | $125,413 | $130,749 | — | — | $128,235 |
| 2021 | $6,031 | $79,962 | $73,931 | — | — | $72,771 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KCS Cause is led by Kevin Caplinger, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Caplinger
Chairman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Erik Hammond
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lori Parsons
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tonya Caplinger
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brian Ludlow
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Ducote
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kempis Wilkerson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Pace
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Wilkerson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 KCS Cause
How large is KCS Cause?
KCS Cause reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $92K.
What is KCS Cause?
KCS Cause is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Greenwood, IN. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does KCS Cause operate?
KCS Cause has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is KCS Cause's EIN?
KCS Cause's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1179064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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