KJS Family Foundation
KJS Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $3.9M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
KJS Family Foundation at a glance
In short: KJS Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $428K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,850,004
- +186.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $427,778
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $13,862,807
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who KJS Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UNLV Foundation ($2.6M). Together the top 9 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 52 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How KJS Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1441% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 474% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNLV Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Annual Contribution | $2,575,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Schools Las Vegas, NV | Annual Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Las Vegas, NV | Annual Contribution | $125,000 |
| Faith Community Lutheran Church Las Vegas, NV | Annual Contribution | $67,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Annual Contribution | $50,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Pasadena, CA | Annual Contribution | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Vernon, CA | Annual Contribution | $10,000 |
| VCA Charities Los Angeles, CA | Annual Contribution | $2,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Academy Las Vegas, NV | Annual Contribution | $504 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,862,807 | $3,436,251 | $3,942,620 | $3,850,004 | 9 | $3,866,310 | $1,952,847 | $816,160 |
| 2024 | $14,364,651 | $2,214,143 | $1,442,714 | $1,344,500 | 11 | $1,354,531 | $1,985,273 | $719,030 |
| 2023 | $13,590,031 | $6,205,315 | $418,806 | $312,744 | 8 | $312,744 | $4,350,628 | $599,214 |
| 2022 | $7,803,486 | $6,009,744 | $299,258 | $249,825 | 7 | $249,825 | $3,993,013 | $437,740 |
| 2021 | $2,093,000 | $3,156,337 | $1,575,696 | $1,571,000 | 17 | — | $1,657,880 | $101,655 |
| 2020 | $517,378 | $354,520 | $23,199 | $17,500 | 4 | — | $125,520 | $34,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KJS Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $816K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KJS Family Foundation is led by Daniel J. Smith, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel J. Smith
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Meghann E. Smith
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Jeanne Smith
Treasurer
President, Secretary & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Meghann E. Adair (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Meghann E Smith (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about KJS Family Foundation
How much does KJS Family Foundation give each year?
KJS Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 11 grants.
What is KJS Family Foundation's typical grant size?
KJS Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $427,778, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KJS Family Foundation give grants?
KJS Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (5 grants).
Does KJS Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on KJS Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Contribution" (9 grants).
Who are KJS Family Foundation's largest grantees?
KJS Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UNLV Foundation ($2,575,000), Faith Lutheran Schools ($1,000,000) and Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is KJS Family Foundation?
KJS Family Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $816K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is KJS Family Foundation's EIN?
KJS Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1942475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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