Kukla Family Foundation Inc
Kukla Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $151,856 to charitable organizations, with the largest awards going to recipients in Florida and Oregon.
Kukla Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kukla Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,856
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,231
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,036
- Total assets
- $2,911,391
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kukla Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 701 Warren Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: (561) 707-4496
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kukla Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Lord's Place ($43K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 12% to Oregon, 5% to Massachusetts, 2% to Vermont, and less than 1% to Nebraska, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kukla Family Foundation Inc gives
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2024) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord's Place West Palm Beach, FL | General | $42,950 |
| Center for Creative Education West Palm Beach, FL | General | $34,300 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Jupiter, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Portland, OR | General | $17,500 |
| St Marks Episcopal Church Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Boston Architectural College Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center Juno Beach, FL | General | $2,900 |
| Andrew Red Harris Foundation Jupiter, FL | General | $2,500 |
| The Westmore Assoc Orleans, VT | General | $2,500 |
| The Pet Cottage Jupiter, FL | General | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,911,391 | $78,681 | $202,595 | $151,856 | 21 | $151,856 | $31,926 | $186,972 |
| 2024 | $3,019,153 | $40,764 | $139,519 | $116,869 | 14 | $116,869 | $18,772 | $100,575 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kukla Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $187K for 2025 — 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span homelessness services, arts-based education, design education, and marine habitat protection. For example, The Lord’s Place describes its work as breaking the cycle of homelessness, while the Center for Creative Education says it transforms teaching and learning through creativity and the arts. Boston Architectural College says it provides design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities. The Andrew Red Harris Foundation describes work to enhance and restore South Florida ocean habitat and reefs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $151,856 across 21 grants. Grants ranged from $154 to $42,950, with a median grant of $1,036. Its largest awards were $42,950 to The Lord’s Place, $34,300 to the Center for Creative Education, $30,000 to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, and $17,500 to Union Gospel Mission. These grants were listed with a general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michele Kukla as president, James Kukla as vice president, and Nicholas Kukla, Graham Kukla, and Julius Kukla as directors.
Kukla Family Foundation Inc is led by Michele Kukla, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michele Kukla
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Graham Kukla
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Julius Kukla
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nicholas Kukla
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
James Kukla
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Kukla Family Foundation Inc
How much does Kukla Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Kukla Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 14 grants.
What is Kukla Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kukla Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,036, and its average grant was $7,231, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kukla Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Kukla Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jupiter, FL (5 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Kukla Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kukla Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kukla Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kukla Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Lord's Place ($42,950), Center for Creative Education ($34,300) and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kukla Family Foundation Inc?
Kukla Family Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (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 Kukla Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span homelessness services, arts-based education, design education, and marine habitat protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kukla Family Foundation Inc?
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 Kukla Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kukla Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3095274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Kukla 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Kukla Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kukla-family-foundation-inc-morg_8dcb63dad1da4a0b97cb96600447d7c3
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