RK Foundation
RK Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including education, workforce-preparation, youth-service, and health-related organizations.
RK Foundation at a glance
In short: RK Foundation gave $126K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,542
- -54.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,978
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,011
- Total assets
- $1,240
- -86.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (92% 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 RK Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 4% to Arizona, and 4% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RK Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2024) to $275K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation Denver, CO | RK Industries' Scholars | $20,011 |
| Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation Denver, CO | B:CIVIC | $10,011 |
| Emily Griffith Foundation Inc Denver, CO | Charitable Event | $10,011 |
| First Descents Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,011 |
| The Masters Apprentice Denver, CO | The Master's Apprentice | $10,011 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | 14th Annual Luncheon for the Helen and Arthur E. J | $10,011 |
| Year One Inc Denver, CO | Youth Build- Third Installment of the RK Foundatio | $10,011 |
| Green & Gold Foundation Timnath, CO | General & Unrestricted | $7,511 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $6,011 |
| Colorado Volunteer Team Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $5,011 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing also reports that distributions from sources other than current income totaled $125,543. It states that this amount was 25% or more of the foundation’s net assets, measured at fair market value as $9,313 at the beginning of the 2024 taxable year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,240 | $125,496 | $133,569 | $125,542 | 21 | $133,569 | $31 | $165 |
| 2023 | $9,313 | $239,498 | $290,673 | $274,587 | 48 | $290,587 | $53 | $1,112 |
| 2022 | $60,488 | $250,084 | $233,210 | $218,242 | 23 | $232,825 | — | $2,012 |
| 2021 | $43,614 | $212,520 | $201,775 | $178,837 | 32 | $201,367 | — | $1,482 |
| 2020 | $32,869 | $184,595 | $209,907 | $193,902 | 32 | — | — | $1,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RK Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165 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
No mission statement for RK Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include education and college programs, youth service, construction-trades preparation, and outdoor adventures for young adults affected by serious health conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, RK Foundation reported 21 grants totaling $125,542. Grants ranged from $259 to $20,011, with a median of $5,011.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,011 to Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation for “RK Industries' Scholars”; $10,011 each to Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation for “B:CIVIC,” Emily Griffith Foundation for a charitable event, First Descents for general and unrestricted purposes, The Master's Apprentice for its program, University of Colorado Foundation for a luncheon, and Year One Inc for a Youth Build installment. The filing also lists $7,511 to Green & Gold Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes.
Emily Griffith Foundation describes its mission as providing educational and charitable funding for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and programs of Emily Griffith Technical College. First Descents says it provides outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. The Master's Apprentice describes its programs as preparing students for construction-trades careers through skills development, hands-on labs, and career-placement support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katie S Bedard, Jon L Kinning, Kohl Kinning, Marcee Kinning, and Rick L Kinning as directors. Jon L Kinning is also listed as secretary, treasurer, and president.
RK Foundation is led by Jon L Kinning, Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon L Kinning
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcee Kinning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick L Kinning
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kohl Kinning
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie S Bedard
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Katie Bedard Dell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Reed Kinning (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 RK Foundation
How much does RK Foundation give each year?
RK Foundation gave $126K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 48 grants.
What is RK Foundation's typical grant size?
RK Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,011, and its average grant was $5,978, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RK Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does RK Foundation give grants?
RK Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (13 grants) and Avon, CO (3 grants).
Does RK Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of RK Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RK Foundation's largest grantees?
RK Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation ($20,011), University of Colorado Foundation ($16,281 across 3 grants) and Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation ($10,011), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RK Foundation?
RK Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RK Foundation fund?
No mission statement for RK Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include education and college programs, youth service, construction-trades preparation, and outdoor adventures for young adults affected by serious health conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RK Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 RK Foundation's EIN?
RK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2122969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RK 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). RK Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rk-foundation-morg_a5ca34f7549a4d999964e56157399979
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