PKV Foundation
PKV Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025.
PKV Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,107
- +67.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,429
- +54.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who PKV Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How PKV Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 675% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $10K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor University Upland, IN | To Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization. | $5,000 |
| Courage Ride Iowa City, IA | To Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,107 | $3,429 | — | — | — | — | $742 |
| 2024 | $25,049 | $1,262 | $2,225 | — | — | — | — | $1,435 |
| 2023 | $26,015 | $640 | $12,224 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $767 | $1,482 |
| 2022 | $37,599 | $27,052 | $10,217 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $1,835 | $2,070 |
| 2021 | $20,764 | $2,208 | $9,222 | $8,000 | 1 | — | $986 | $1,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PKV Foundation reported a distributable amount of $742 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PKV Foundation is led by Kathryn L. Volz, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn L. Volz
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christine A. Smerek
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Stotz
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 PKV Foundation
Where does PKV Foundation operate?
PKV Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Indiana.
How much is PKV Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, PKV Foundation reported a distributable amount of $742 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is PKV Foundation's EIN?
PKV Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3336475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work PKV Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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