Kolar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$30K
-68.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
-71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+10.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kolar Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Kolar Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kolar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $11,480 | $53,500 |
| Revenue | $15,520 | $60,000 | $152,717 |
| Expenses | $30,000 | $102,020 | $109,207 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $30,000 | $102,020 | $109,207 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $3,118 | $1,096 | $1,420 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Ucla Brain Tumor Program ($10,000), Samaritan Ministry of Great Washington ($7,500), Dc Diaper Bank ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CURE DYSTONIA NOW CHICAGO, IL | DONATION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION TO SERVE ALL PEOPLE WITH DYSTONIA AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO FIND A CURE FOR DYSTONIA. | $1,500 |
| DC DIAPER BANK WASHINGTON, DC | DONATION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND RELIABLE SOURCE FOR BASIC BABY NEEDS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. | $5,000 |
| SAMARITAN MINISTRY OF GREAT WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, DC | DONATION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION TO HELP IMPROVE THE ABILITY OF LOW-AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS TO ACCESS THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM AMD RAISE AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY OF THE NEED FOR EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE. | $7,500 |
| UCLA BRAIN TUMOR PROGRAM LOS ANGELES, CA | DONATION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE PHILANTROPHY AND MANAGING DONATED RESOURCES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF UCLA. | $10,000 |
| UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY BRIDGEWATER, NJ | DONATION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION TO MOBILIZE THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD. TO IMPROVE LIVES AND COMMUNITY CONDITIONS BY ASSESSING NEEDS, DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS, RAISING FUNDS, CONVENING PARTNERS, AND MOBILIZING CITIZENS TO ACT. | $1,000 |
| YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | DONATION TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION TO BUILD CHARACTER AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG LEADERS IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL. | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH M KOLAR | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JEREMIAH S BUCKLEY | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN P KROMER | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ANDREW LOUIS | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| FREDRICK LEVIN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| KATHRYN RYAN | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| AMANDA LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CLINTON ROCKWELL | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kolar Charitable Foundation?
Kolar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Kolar Charitable Foundation operate?
Kolar Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Kolar Charitable Foundation award?
In 2023, Kolar Charitable Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kolar Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Kolar Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kolar Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Kolar Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2748046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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