KPB Corporation
KPB Corporation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It reported 18 grants totaling $87,817 in 2024, supporting preselected charitable organizations.
KPB Corporation at a glance
In short: KPB Corporation gave $88K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Virginia. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,817
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,879
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,062,105
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to KPB Corporation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2510 Montrose Court, Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: (704) 342-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KPB Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Us Against Alzheimers ($23K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 122 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Virginia (28%), Washington, DC (26%), North Carolina (22%), and Maryland (11%). Florida accounted for 3%. The listed grants also included recipients in New York, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is KPB Corporation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2022) to $209K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Us Against Alzheimers Washington, DC | For Operating Funds | $23,000 |
| Virginia Athletic Foundation Charlottesville, VA | For Operating Funds | $20,000 |
| The Jefferson Council Riderwood, MD | For Operating Funds | $9,780 |
| Charlotte Ballet Charlotte, NC | For Operating Funds | $7,000 |
| Holy Trinity Church McLean, VA | For Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Hopeway Foundation Charlotte, NC | For Operating Funds | $3,096 |
| Bonefish Tarpon Trust Miami, FL | For Operating Fund | $2,591 |
| The Wallace Collection New York, NY | For Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| SAIL Central America Charlotte, NC | For Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | For Operating Funds | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported the following figures by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,062,105 | $96,238 | $118,257 | $87,817 | 18 | $107,159 | $95,668 | $95,854 |
| 2023 | $1,084,124 | $41,436 | $127,919 | $96,343 | 23 | $113,349 | $41,130 | $84,030 |
| 2022 | $1,170,607 | $126,854 | $122,065 | $83,938 | 18 | $102,188 | $131,432 | $86,756 |
| 2021 | $1,165,818 | $239,483 | $250,830 | $209,194 | 32 | $228,577 | $200,636 | $94,977 |
| 2020 | $1,177,165 | $51,848 | $216,251 | $180,227 | 31 | — | $51,233 | $84,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KPB Corporation reported a distributable amount of $96K 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
No mission statement for KPB Corporation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as dance, mental health care and education, conservation, education, and health-journey support. Charlotte Ballet describes its mission as creating connections and educational opportunities through dance; HopeWay Foundation says its mission is to broaden the scope of mental health care and education; and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust says it works to conserve and restore fisheries and habitats through research, stewardship, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, KPB Corporation reported 18 grants totaling $87,817. Grants ranged from $525 to $23,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $23,000 to Us Against Alzheimer’s, $20,000 to Virginia Athletic Foundation, $9,780 to The Jefferson Council, and $7,000 to Charlotte Ballet. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Holy Trinity Church and $3,096 to HopeWay Foundation. The filing listed grant purposes as operating funds or operating support for these recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JM Bryan Taylor, Shawn Taylor, and Carolyn Taylor as trustees.
KPB Corporation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JM Bryan Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Taylor (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 KPB Corporation
How much does KPB Corporation give each year?
KPB Corporation gave $88K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 23 grants.
What is KPB Corporation's typical grant size?
KPB Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,879, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KPB Corporation that year got $2K on average.
Where does KPB Corporation give grants?
KPB Corporation's top state is Virginia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and North Carolina (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (6 grants).
Does KPB Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of KPB Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KPB Corporation's largest grantees?
KPB Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Us Against Alzheimers ($23,000), Virginia Athletic Foundation ($20,000) and The Jefferson Council ($9,780), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KPB Corporation?
KPB Corporation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KPB Corporation fund?
No mission statement for KPB Corporation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as dance, mental health care and education, conservation, education, and health-journey support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KPB Corporation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is KPB Corporation's EIN?
KPB Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3418538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does KPB Corporation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). KPB Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kpb-corporation-morg_ef6f6a76fb684c9ead81bcdc790d39e1
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