Kunes Family Foundation
The Kunes Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2017 and based in Delavan, Wisconsin. The foundation serves as the charitable giving entity for Kunes Auto & RV Group, a fast-growing dealership group in the Midwest. The foundation is committed to giving back to the communities served by the Kunes organization.
Key facts about Kunes Family Foundation
- EIN
- 47-2405427
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,032,867
- Grants made (2024)
- 269
- Average grant
- $11,275
- Median grant
- $1,300
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (125 of 268, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation requests that applicants first speak to someone within the Kunes organization who can endorse them. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kunes Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kunes Family Foundation's 269 itemized 2024 grants were Wisconsin (47%), 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). 98% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Work and Community Service" (3 grants).
Is Kunes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 125 of 268 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; 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
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-9.3% YoY
Grant Count
269
+32.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-31.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Kunes Family Foundation is dedicated to providing for the needs of the underprivileged. The foundation supports a wide range of causes and organizations, with particular emphasis on:
- Food assistance and food pantries
- Medical assistance and clinics
- Education and library expansion
- Christian nonprofits and churches
- Community and civic engagement
- Human services
- Domestic and international missions
The foundation operates with a commitment to invest in and care for the communities it serves, with the philosophy that "if we invest in and take care of the communities we serve, then they will take care of us, too."
Grantmaking
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa, with particular emphasis on communities served by Kunes Auto Group locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 269 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $7,010,249
- Total Revenues: $2,243,011
- Total Expenses: $3,256,962
- Total Giving: $3,031,867
Historical Financial Data (2022):
- Total Assets: $8,29M
- Total Revenues: $7.15M
- Total Expenses: $3.49M
- Total Liabilities: $0
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1,039 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Timber-Lee Ministries Inc ($293,228), Heroes of Faith Ministries Intl ($261,000), Eternal Word Ministries Corporation ($206,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gregg Kunes and his family oversee the foundation and approve each contribution.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Kunes | President, Director | 1 | — |
| Deborah Kunes | Vice President, Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Christian | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Aram Public Library Expansion (2022):**
The Kunes Family Foundation pledged $450,000 over three years to support the expansion of the Aram Public Library in Delavan, Wisconsin. The library, which has served the community since 1897, faced significant challenges including limited technology access, cramped spaces, and deteriorating infrastructure. The expansion project, approved by the City of Delavan Common Council in August 2021, includes designated spaces for teens and young adults, multiple meeting rooms, and modernized facilities. The design phase was scheduled for completion in 2023 with construction planned for 2024.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kunes Family Foundation fund?
The Kunes Family Foundation is dedicated to providing for the needs of the underprivileged. The foundation supports a wide range of causes and organizations, with particular emphasis on: • Food assistance and food pantries • Medical assistance and clinics • Education and library expansion • Christian nonprofits and churches • Community and civic engagement • Human services • Domestic and international missions The foundation operates with a commitment to invest in and care for the communities i…
How do I apply for a grant from Kunes Family Foundation?
The foundation requests that applicants first speak to someone within the Kunes organization who can endorse them. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Kunes Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa, with particular emphasis on communities served by Kunes Auto Group locations.
What size grants does Kunes Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Kunes Family Foundation awarded 269 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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