Killheffer Charitable Foundation
Killheffer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $21K.
Killheffer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Killheffer Charitable Foundation gave $21K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $21,118
- +5.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,280
- +5.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (76% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who Killheffer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Ayuda ($6K). Together the top 4 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Killheffer Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (+6%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 844% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $21K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ayuda Washington, DC | Program Contribution | $6,118 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | Program Contribution | $5,000 |
| So Others Might Eat Washington, DC | Program Contribution | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Program Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 | — | — | $21,128 | $21,118 | 4 | $21,128 | — | — |
| 2021 | $21,128 | $856 | $20,408 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,188 | $336 | $2,392 |
| 2020 | $40,680 | $2,766 | $20,451 | $20,000 | 4 | — | $2,236 | $2,830 |
| 2019 | $58,365 | $1,983 | $21,121 | $20,000 | 4 | — | $912 | $3,681 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Killheffer Charitable Foundation is led by Theodore F. Killheffer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Theodore F. Killheffer
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian M. Killheffer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Erin M. Killheffer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James D. Dalle Pazze
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Killheffer Charitable Foundation
How much does Killheffer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Killheffer Charitable Foundation gave $21K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is Killheffer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Killheffer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,280, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Killheffer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Killheffer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Killheffer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Killheffer Charitable Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Contribution" (4 grants).
What is Killheffer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Killheffer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2275650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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