Ray J Kahler Trust
Ray J Kahler Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $466K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $25K.
Ray J Kahler Trust at a glance
In short: Ray J Kahler Trust gave $25K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,250
- +64.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $465,755
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ray J Kahler Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of San Diego County ($8K). Together the top 4 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ray J Kahler Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of San Diego County San Diego, CA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| California Aquatic Therapy Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Therapy Center Inc La Mesa, CA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight West Santa Monica, CA | General Operating | $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 | $465,755 | $32,821 | $33,299 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,990 | $25,299 | $25,271 |
| 2024 | $466,467 | $30,972 | $27,535 | $19,000 | 5 | $20,730 | $24,224 | $24,525 |
| 2023 | $462,786 | $13,546 | $29,427 | $21,000 | 5 | $22,720 | $10,713 | $23,566 |
| 2022 | $478,372 | $18,411 | $30,686 | $22,000 | 6 | $24,748 | $12,771 | $24,531 |
| 2021 | $491,175 | $27,497 | $31,003 | $22,000 | 5 | $24,950 | $21,214 | $28,156 |
| 2020 | $494,845 | $13,989 | $30,348 | $22,000 | 4 | — | $8,208 | $25,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray J Kahler Trust reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ray J Kahler Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$7K (2024) → $7K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ray J Kahler Trust
How much does Ray J Kahler Trust give each year?
Ray J Kahler Trust gave $25K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 5 grants.
What is Ray J Kahler Trust's typical grant size?
Ray J Kahler Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $6,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ray J Kahler Trust give grants?
Ray J Kahler Trust gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ray J Kahler Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ray J Kahler Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Ray J Kahler Trust?
Ray J Kahler Trust reported $466K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ray J Kahler Trust?
Ray J Kahler Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Eagan, MN. It holds $466K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ray J Kahler Trust's EIN?
Ray J Kahler Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6010705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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