Kuehn Family Foundation Inc
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Its 2022 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving families with children with special needs, community members, and students. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kuehn Family Foundation Inc gave $160K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $160,000
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $13,333
- -8.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,846,305
- -2.6% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kuehn Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is a statement from that filing, not current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Thomas Kuehn 1017 Park Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Phone: (608) 831-8181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kuehn Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Red Cross ($20K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 3% to recipients in Maryland. The listed grants went to organizations in Madison, Fitchburg, and Silver Spring.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kuehn Family Foundation Inc gives
- 83% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2021) to $160K (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $20,000 |
| Gio's Garden Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $20,000 |
| Overture Center for the Arts Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $20,000 |
| Edgewood College Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $10,000 |
| Society for St Vincent Depaul Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $10,000 |
| Vera Court Neighborhood Center Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $10,000 |
| Agrace Hospice Fitchburg, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $10,000 |
| One City Schools Madison, WI | Support the Charitable Objective | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,846,305 | $86,069 | $161,560 | $160,000 | 12 | $161,560 | $88,239 | $140,813 |
| 2021 | $2,921,796 | $74,625 | $160,839 | $160,000 | 11 | — | $86,314 | $144,821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kuehn Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community services, education, food assistance, arts, health, and disaster relief. For example, Gio’s Garden describes its mission as strengthening families with young children with special needs by improving access to services. Vera Court Neighborhood Center says it provides programming and services for children, youth, families, seniors, and other community members. One City Schools describes its mission as preparing children for college- or career-preparatory education from birth through high school graduation, while East Madison Community Center says it promotes educational, recreational, and community activities in its service area.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $160,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $20,000 each to American Red Cross, Gio’s Garden, Overture Center for the Arts, Salvation Army, and Second Harvest Food Bank; and $10,000 each to Edgewood College, Society for St. Vincent de Paul, Vera Court Neighborhood Center, Agrace Hospice, and One City Schools. Each listed grant’s stated purpose was to support the charitable objective.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Patricia J. Kuehn as president and Thomas J. Kuehn as vice-president.
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc is led by Patricia J. Kuehn, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Patricia J. Kuehn
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Kuehn
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Kuehn Family Foundation Inc
How much does Kuehn Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc gave $160K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $160K across 11 grants.
What is Kuehn Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kuehn Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (10 grants).
Does Kuehn Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Kuehn Family Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Charitable Objective" (12 grants).
Who are Kuehn Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include American Red Cross ($20,000), Gio's Garden ($20,000) and Overture Center for the Arts ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Kuehn Family Foundation Inc?
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kuehn Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations working in areas including community services, education, food assistance, arts, health, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kuehn Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kuehn Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kuehn Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1944186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does Kuehn Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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