KS Family Foundation
KS Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $1,568,980, primarily to organizations in Minnesota.
KS Family Foundation at a glance
In short: KS Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,568,980
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,635
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $6,760,518
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (85% 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 KS Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Maier Kutoff as the contact and says to contact the foundation for application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Maier Kutoff
Mailing address: 2815 Joppa Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Phone: (999) 999-9999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KS Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva of Minneapolis ($351K). Together the top 9 received $1.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($131,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 18 grants of 46 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 7% to New York, 5% to Illinois, and 3% to Ohio. The filing also lists a grant to a New Jersey recipient, representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How KS Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 276% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2023) to $1.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva of Minneapolis St Louis Park, MN | General Operating | $351,180 |
| Minneapolis Community Kollel St Louis Park, MN | General Operating | $345,600 |
| Torah Academy of Minneapolis St Louis Park, MN | General Operating | $324,000 |
| Congregation Bais Yisroel Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship | $180,600 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $131,600 |
| Midwest NCSY Skokie, IL | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Torah High of Cleveland Beachwood, OH | General Operating | $54,000 |
| Cong Agudath Israel of Boro Park Brooklyn, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Rabinowitz Institute Clifton, NJ | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 | $6,760,518 | $718,673 | $2,103,382 | $1,568,980 | 11 | $1,593,505 | $488,110 | $577,084 |
| 2023 | $7,508,192 | $891,394 | $1,953,086 | $1,519,980 | 11 | $1,547,783 | $549,345 | $526,247 |
| 2022 | $8,002,768 | $688,708 | $2,049,455 | $1,562,200 | 10 | $1,592,004 | $380,456 | $604,387 |
| 2021 | $9,063,101 | $998,281 | $2,154,300 | $1,621,050 | 14 | $1,653,178 | $706,937 | $759,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KS Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $577K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations providing Jewish education and religious services, as well as scholarships and general operating expenses. For example, American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc. describes its primary activity as raising funds primarily for Israeli institutions of higher learning, with possible distributions to other religious, charitable, and educational institutions or indigent individuals. The Rabinowitz Institute describes its mission as providing Jewish religious training to students becoming acquainted with their heritage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $1,568,980 across 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $351,180, with a median grant of $80,000.
The largest grants were $351,180 to Yeshiva of Minneapolis, $345,600 to Minneapolis Community Kollel, and $324,000 to Torah Academy of Minneapolis, all for general operating support. Other grants included $180,600 to Congregation Bais Yisroel for scholarships, $129,600 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships, and $80,000 to Midwest NCSY for general operating support. American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc. received $50,000, and the Rabinowitz Institute received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Kutoff as president; Daniel Kutoff as second vice president; Frank Silverberg as first vice president; Mark Silverberg as secretary; and Maier Kutoff as treasurer. It lists Gerald Goldfeder, Dena Seif, and Baila Silverberg as directors.
KS Family Foundation is led by Mark Kutoff, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Kutoff
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Baila Silverberg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dena Seif
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Goldfeder
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kutoff
Second Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Silverberg
First Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maier Kutoff
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Silverberg
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 KS Family Foundation
How much does KS Family Foundation give each year?
KS Family Foundation gave $1.6M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 11 grants.
What is KS Family Foundation's typical grant size?
KS Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $142,635, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KS Family Foundation give grants?
KS Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Louis Park, MN (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does KS Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of KS Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are KS Family Foundation's largest grantees?
KS Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva of Minneapolis ($351,180), Minneapolis Community Kollel ($345,600) and Torah Academy of Minneapolis ($324,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($131,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KS Family Foundation?
KS Family Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $577K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KS Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations providing Jewish education and religious services, as well as scholarships and general operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KS Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is KS Family Foundation's EIN?
KS Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4952607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). KS Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ks-family-foundation-morg_702659702e194488be03ed924049fc26
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