Kunes Family Foundation
The Kunes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delavan, Wisconsin. The Kunes family describes it as the primary philanthropic arm for its charitable giving, supporting a range of causes and organizations in communities it serves locally and around the world.
Kunes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kunes Family Foundation gave $3.0M across 269 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Wisconsin. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,032,867
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 269
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,275
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $7,010,249
- -12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (123 of 268, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (47% 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 Kunes Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 E Geneva St PO Box 546, Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: (262) 728-5544
Website: https://shopkunes.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kunes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Timber-Lee Ministries Inc ($293K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,039 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 969 grants of 1,039 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 17% to Indiana, 14% to Illinois, 5% to Missouri, and 4% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 269 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kunes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 123 of 268 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 892% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2024). 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2018) to $3.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 269 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Timber-Lee Ministries Inc East Troy, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $293,228 |
| Heroes of Faith Ministries Intl Merrryville, IN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $261,000 |
| Eternal Word Ministries Corporation Delavan, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $206,000 |
| Computer Skills and Training Center Inc Gary, IN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $155,000 |
| Lighthouse Full Gospel Church Walworth, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $128,644 |
| Misericordia Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $100,000 |
| The Woodson Center Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $100,000 |
| Lonnie Jarvis Ministries Merrillville, IN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $89,500 |
| Blazing Trees Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $88,137 |
| Christian Life Church Delavan, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $88,020 |
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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 | $7,010,249 | $2,243,011 | $3,256,962 | $3,032,867 | 269 | $3,184,430 | $329,208 | $356,818 |
| 2023 | $8,039,591 | $3,120,998 | $3,415,544 | $3,343,883 | 203 | $3,351,373 | $166,617 | $397,549 |
| 2022 | $8,288,064 | $7,150,228 | $3,488,668 | $3,431,218 | 217 | $3,433,580 | $15,837 | $316,043 |
| 2021 | $4,627,265 | $6,060,210 | $2,721,847 | $2,713,111 | 198 | $2,721,828 | — | $132,110 |
| 2020 | $1,291,899 | $2,091,575 | $1,150,656 | $1,138,491 | 152 | — | $1,335 | $32,351 |
| 2018 | $152,962 | $1,094,252 | $1,106,777 | $1,071,121 | 194 | — | — | $9,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kunes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $357K 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 foundation says Gregg Kunes particularly likes to support organizations that assist poor people, widows, and orphans. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Timber-Lee Ministries says its mission is to create communities where young people encounter Christ through camp; Misericordia Foundation says it raises funds for Misericordia Home; and Blazing Trees says it manages missionary support-raising funds and provides resources to leaders internationally.
Other 2024 recipients include Delavan Aram Public Library Foundation, which says it helps provide financial support for the library’s current and future needs; Gateway Technical College Foundation, which says it supports the college through resources and programs such as scholarships and grants; and Christian League for the Handicapped, whose stated mission includes promoting the welfare and enrichment of people with disabilities and behavioral health challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 269 grants totaling $3,032,867. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $293,228, with a median grant of $1,300. The largest awards included $293,228 to Timber-Lee Ministries, $261,000 to Heroes of Faith Ministries International, $206,000 to Eternal Word Ministries Corporation, and $155,000 to Computer Skills and Training Center. Other notable awards were $100,000 each to Misericordia Foundation and The Woodson Center. These grants were listed as unrestricted charitable grants.
The foundation’s website describes its giving as supporting a wide range of causes and organizations, and says all of its charitable giving goes through the foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregg Kunes as president and director, Deborah Kunes as vice president and director, and Scott Christian as director.
Kunes Family Foundation is led by Gregg Kunes, President & Director on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregg Kunes
President & Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Kunes
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Christian
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Kunes Family Foundation
How much does Kunes Family Foundation give each year?
Kunes Family Foundation gave $3.0M across 269 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 203 grants.
What is Kunes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kunes Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,300, and its average grant was $11,275, across 269 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kunes Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kunes Family Foundation give grants?
Kunes Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (17%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Quincy, IL (24 grants), Delavan, WI (20 grants), Elkhorn, WI (20 grants) and Lake Geneva, WI (20 grants).
Does Kunes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Kunes Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (264 of 269) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Work and Community Service" (3 grants).
Who are Kunes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kunes Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Timber-Lee Ministries Inc ($293,228), Heroes of Faith Ministries Intl ($261,000) and Eternal Word Ministries Corporation ($206,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kunes Family Foundation?
Kunes Family Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kunes Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says Gregg Kunes particularly likes to support organizations that assist poor people, widows, and orphans. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kunes Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Kunes Family Foundation's EIN?
Kunes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2405427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Kunes Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kunes Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kunes-family-foundation-morg_dda703107d2a4eb0bb77a7fde788ebb7
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