Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lake Oswego, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $11K.
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation gave $46K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,647
- -43.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,129
- -77.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BPOE 358 - Elks ($24K). Together the top 5 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2024) to $93K (2019). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BPOE 358 - Elks Heppner, OR | General Support | $23,500 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church Heppner, OR | Memorial Donations | $20,000 |
| Morrow County Schools Heppner, OR | General Support | $1,500 |
| Pendelton Friends of the Library Heppner, OR | General Support | $500 |
| Heppner JrSr High School Heppner, OR | Athletic gear for various sports. | $147 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $24,657 | $46,984 | $45,647 | 5 | $45,647 | $11,023 | — |
| 2023 | $33,389 | $117,934 | $81,199 | $80,699 | 2 | $80,699 | $51,428 | $1,235 |
| 2022 | $45,808 | $93,675 | $77,450 | $77,150 | 3 | $77,150 | $42,026 | $2,300 |
| 2021 | $71,309 | $115,024 | $89,983 | $88,450 | 3 | $88,450 | $50,933 | $2,804 |
| 2020 | $95,004 | $168,383 | $62,209 | $61,843 | 4 | — | $73,860 | $2,885 |
| 2019 | $63,838 | $144,757 | $94,944 | $93,228 | 3 | — | $61,394 | $2,826 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation is led by Patrick Kilkenny, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Kilkenny
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John O Kilkenny
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kelly I Hale
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kevin S Kilkenny
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Russell R Kilkenny
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation
How much does Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation give each year?
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation gave $46K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 2 grants.
What is Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $9,129, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation give grants?
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Heppner, OR (5 grants).
Does Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include BPOE 358 - Elks ($23,500), St Patrick's Catholic Church ($20,000) and Morrow County Schools ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation?
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lake Oswego, OR.
What is Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert J Kilkenny Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4235130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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