Kohli Family Foundation
The Kohli Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Girard, Ohio. Its 2024 filing describes it as setting aside funds and receiving income for later redistribution for charitable purposes. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, primarily in Ohio.
Kohli Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kohli Family Foundation gave $10K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $793.333), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,520
- +68.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $793
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $595
- Total assets
- $239,327
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kohli Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit an application in writing with the charity’s name, address, and tax identification number, along with a description and amount of the request. Awards are limited to approved Section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Chander Kohli
Mailing address: 2200 Pinehurst Circle, Girard, OH 44420
Phone: (330) 759-6978
Email: cmkinc@ameritech.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kohli Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kohli Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $12K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $9,520 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239,327 | $10,889 | $10,222 | $9,520 | 12 | $9,520 | $10,889 | $11,621 |
| 2023 | $238,660 | $9,735 | $6,342 | $5,642 | 10 | $5,642 | $9,035 | $11,615 |
| 2022 | $235,267 | $27,720 | $6,839 | $6,839 | 7 | $6,839 | — | $16,562 |
| 2021 | $214,386 | $190 | $11,957 | $11,957 | 10 | $11,957 | $168 | $10,846 |
| 2020 | $226,153 | $51,090 | $5,265 | $5,176 | 11 | — | $1,090 | $10,009 |
| 2019 | $180,328 | $1,748 | $8,616 | $7,706 | 14 | — | $1,748 | $9,093 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kohli Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as permanently setting aside funds and receiving income for subsequent redistribution for charitable purposes. Its 2024 grants included support for health, religious, community, and veterans’ organizations, as reflected in the named recipients and grant purposes.
Among the grantees, Sight for All United describes its mission as helping people reach their vision potential and removing barriers to care. Veterans of Foreign Wars states that it is exempt from federal income tax under Section 101(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $9,520. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,500, with a median grant of $595. The largest awards included $2,500 to NEOMED Foundation for mission operations, $2,001 to Vedic Heritage Foundation for temple operations, $1,175 to American Cancer Society for mission operations, and $1,100 to Sight for All United for mission operations. Other grants included $801 to SLN Temple of NEO and $253 to Hindu Temple for temple operations, and $630 to India Association of Youngstown for mission operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chander M. Kohli and Karen L. Kohli as trustees.
Kohli Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chander M. Kohli
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen L. Kohli
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Kohli Family Foundation
How much does Kohli Family Foundation give each year?
Kohli Family Foundation gave $10K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 10 grants.
What is Kohli Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kohli Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $595, and its average grant was $793, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kohli Family Foundation give grants?
Kohli Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Kohli Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Kohli Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission Operations" (9 grants) and "Donations for Temple Operations" (3 grants).
How large is Kohli Family Foundation?
Kohli Family Foundation reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kohli Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as permanently setting aside funds and receiving income for subsequent redistribution for charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kohli Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kohli Family Foundation's EIN?
Kohli Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6869760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Kohli Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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