Rickey and Patty Kanter Family
Rickey and Patty Kanter Family is a private foundation, based in Mequon, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $389K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $19K.
Rickey and Patty Kanter Family at a glance
In short: Rickey and Patty Kanter Family gave $145K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $72K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,630
- +224.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $72,315
- +62.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $72,315
- Total assets
- $389,405
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (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 Rickey and Patty Kanter Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Notre Dame School of Milwaukee ($100K). Together the top 2 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rickey and Patty Kanter Family gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 690% 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 $45K (2024) to $187K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $100,000 |
| The Joseph and Rebecca Peltz Center for Jewish Life Mequon, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $44,630 |
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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 | $389,405 | $18,962 | $144,630 | $144,630 | 2 | $144,630 | $18,962 | $20,961 |
| 2024 | $515,073 | $23,426 | $44,625 | $44,625 | 1 | $44,625 | $23,426 | $25,611 |
| 2023 | $536,272 | $22,920 | $46,596 | $46,596 | 1 | $46,596 | $22,920 | $26,753 |
| 2022 | $559,948 | $-517 | $93,728 | $93,728 | 2 | $93,728 | $2,693 | $29,863 |
| 2021 | $654,193 | $1,439 | $186,500 | $186,500 | 3 | $186,500 | $1,439 | $36,736 |
| 2020 | $839,254 | $-5,296 | $65,480 | $62,411 | 2 | — | $4,040 | $43,056 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rickey and Patty Kanter Family reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rickey and Patty Kanter Family's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindsey A. Kanter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty A. Kanter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rickey I. Kanter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Kanter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William E. Kanter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Rickey and Patty Kanter Family
How much does Rickey and Patty Kanter Family give each year?
Rickey and Patty Kanter Family gave $145K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
How large is Rickey and Patty Kanter Family?
Rickey and Patty Kanter Family reported $389K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Rickey and Patty Kanter Family operate?
Rickey and Patty Kanter Family has awarded grants in Illinois, Wisconsin.
What is Rickey and Patty Kanter Family's EIN?
Rickey and Patty Kanter Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3280880. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Rickey and Patty Kanter Family 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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