KNU For Kids Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Denver, CO EIN: 81-1469521

KNU For Kids Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $541K. Net investment income was $766K.

Key facts about KNU For Kids Foundation

EIN: 81-1469521
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $541,000
Grants made (2024): 18
Average grant: $30,056
Median grant: $30,000
New grantees (estimate): 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024)
Total assets: $7,619,819
Primary geography: Colorado (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who KNU For Kids Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for KNU For Kids Foundation's 18 itemized 2024 grants were Colorado (55%) and California (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants), Carbondale, CO (2 grants), San Pedro, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants). None of its 18 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is KNU For Kids Foundation open to new grantees?

11%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $30K. How we count

Medians: $30K first-time, $30K repeat.

83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.6M

+2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$541K

-0.9% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

-11.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KNU For Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $638K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About KNU For Kids Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $295K (55%)

California $245K (45%)

District of Columbia $1K (0%)

Share of all 18 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia

Cities

DenverLos AngelesAspenSan PedroCarbondaleBasaltCabondaleSan Juan CapistranoSanta AnaWashingtonArvadaIrvineHawthorne

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,619,819	$7,458,428	$7,647,839
Revenue	$808,675	$475,809	$1,053,196
Expenses	$647,284	$665,220	$712,574
Qualifying Distributions	$605,094	$627,096	$633,796
Net Investment Income	$766,485	$437,684	$1,014,178
Distributable Amount	$638,336	$581,578	$579,792

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

80 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork ($50,000), Planned Parenthood Los Angeles ($50,000), Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mou ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Carbondale, CO	Supporting Roaring Fork youth as they navigate life's challenges and successes by providing food and support services.	$50,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CA	TO SUPPORT HEALTHY FAMILIES.	$50,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ROCKY MOU Denver, CO	Support mission of improving the quality of life by enabling all people to exercise individual choice in their own reproductive health.	$50,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LA HARBOR San Pedro, CA	TO SUPPORT YOUTH CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES.	$40,000
A WAY OUT Carbondale, CO	ASSIST LOCAL YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH LIMITED RESOURCES RECOVER FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE, BREAK THE ADDICTION CYCLE, LEARN NEW LIFESTYLE LIVING WITHOUT DRUGS & ALCOHOL	$40,000
FAMILIES FORWARD Irvine, CA	help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, food, counseling, education, and other support services	$40,000
ASPEN YOUTH CENTER Aspen, CO	AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF PARENTS WHO ARE WORKING; HELP WITH HOMEWORK;KEEPING KIDS OFF THE STREET	$35,000
J F SHEA THERAPEUTIC RIDING San Juan Capistrano, CA	THERAPEUTIC RIDING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES	$35,000
Assistance League of San Pedro Sout San Pedro, CA	Fundraising, managing and staffing various philanthropic projects.	$30,000
WINDWALKERS Cabondale, CO	RIDING PROGRAM FOR THE HANDICAPPED	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Gerald W Kehle	Director	—	—
Jacqueline J Kehle	Director	—	—
Kristin Nelson	Director	5	—
Karen Ulman	Director	—	—
Ashley F Charbonneau	Executive Dir.	5	$52,752
Tyler Nelson	Director	—	—
Kyle Ulman	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KNU For Kids Foundation?

KNU For Kids Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Denver, CO. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is KNU For Kids Foundation?

As of 2024, KNU For Kids Foundation holds $7.6M in total assets with $809K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $541K in 2024.

Where does KNU For Kids Foundation operate?

KNU For Kids Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia.

What size grants does KNU For Kids Foundation award?

In 2024, KNU For Kids Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $541K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is KNU For Kids Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, KNU For Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $638K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.