Kirkland & Ellis Foundation
IN ADDITION TO FUNDING MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AND PARTNERS UNDER THE FIRM'S MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM, THE KIRKLAND & ELLIS FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-73.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.8M
-73.2% YoY
About Kirkland & Ellis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kirkland & Ellis Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.8M. Net investment income was $565K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,565,968 | $12,330,508 | $13,765,428 |
| Revenue | $3,981,945 | $8,585,940 | $17,916,127 |
| Expenses | $2,802,947 | $10,470,839 | $14,778,995 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $565,335 | $550,323 | $106,378 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include See Attached ($2,802,937).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,802,937 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID A HANDLER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| MIKAAL SHOAIB | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| SETH D TRAXLER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JAI AGRAWAL | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JASON KANNER | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| LEO PLANK | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JENNIFER LEVY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.2 | — |
| KRISTIN L MENDOZA | PRESIDENT | 0.2 | — |
| DANIEL LAYTIN | PRESIDENT | 0.2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Kirkland & Ellis Foundation?
As of 2024, Kirkland & Ellis Foundation holds $12.6M in total assets with $4.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $2.8M in 2024.
Where does Kirkland & Ellis Foundation operate?
Kirkland & Ellis Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Kirkland & Ellis Foundation award?
In 2024, Kirkland & Ellis Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $2.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kirkland & Ellis Foundation's EIN?
Kirkland & Ellis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3160355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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