Kibbitznest Inc
Kibbitznest Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $810.
Kibbitznest Inc at a glance
In short: Kibbitznest Inc gave $810 across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $270), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $810
- +44.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $270
- -51.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $319
- Total assets
- $66,338
- +5.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (61% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Kibbitznest Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Salvation Army ($423). Together the top 3 received $810.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kibbitznest Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $560 (2025) to $810 (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $810.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | charitable | $423 |
| Binc Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | Cash Donation to further their mission | $319 |
| Kids Walter Payton iCan Chicago, IL | To give books to at-risk youth | $68 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,338 | $13,051 | $9,570 | $810 | 3 | $9,570 | — |
| 2025 | $62,857 | $6,229 | $4,031 | $560 | 1 | $4,031 | — |
| 2024 | $60,179 | $9,298 | $3,110 | — | — | $4,714 | — |
| 2023 | $53,991 | $8,364 | $1,898 | — | — | $2,653 | — |
| 2022 | $47,846 | $4,568 | $1,155 | — | — | $2,267 | $2,455 |
| 2021 | $44,434 | $901 | $139 | — | — | — | $2,177 |
| 2020 | $43,672 | $13,925 | $4,403 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kibbitznest Inc is led by Anne Neri Kostiner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Anne Neri Kostiner
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Kostiner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rickie Kostiner Osborne
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ginny Narsete (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Kibbitznest Inc
How much does Kibbitznest Inc give each year?
Kibbitznest Inc gave $810 across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $560 across 1 grant.
What is Kibbitznest Inc's typical grant size?
Kibbitznest Inc's median grant in 2026 was $319, and its average grant was $270, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kibbitznest Inc give grants?
Kibbitznest Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Kibbitznest Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Kibbitznest Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Kibbitznest Inc?
Kibbitznest Inc reported $66K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $13K.
What is Kibbitznest Inc?
Kibbitznest Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $66K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Kibbitznest Inc's EIN?
Kibbitznest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3332919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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