Robert Kubon Foundation
Robert Kubon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Barrington, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K.
Robert Kubon Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Kubon Foundation gave $36K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $35,500
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- Average grant
- $8,875
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Robert Kubon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bishop England High School ($15K). Together the top 4 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert Kubon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 255% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $36K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop England High School Charleston, SC | Disursement for Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Loyola Academy Wilmette, IL | Disbursement for Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Erikas Lighthouse Winnetka, IL | Disbursement for Charitable Purposes | $5,500 |
| Bounce Childrens Foundation Deerfield, IL | Disbursement for Charitable Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $971 | $36,254 | $35,500 | 4 | $35,500 | — | $146 |
| 2025 | $35,283 | $1,563 | $700 | — | — | — | $863 | $1,698 |
| 2024 | $34,421 | $1,931 | $5,780 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $1,151 | $1,864 |
| 2023 | $38,270 | $958 | $10,600 | $10,000 | 3 | $10,000 | — | $2,096 |
| 2022 | $47,912 | $15,504 | $565 | — | — | — | — | $2,053 |
| 2021 | $32,973 | $2,003 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $3 | $1,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Kubon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert Kubon Foundation is led by Lukas Kubon, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lukas Kubon
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Kubon Foundation
How much does Robert Kubon Foundation give each year?
Robert Kubon Foundation gave $36K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robert Kubon Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Kubon Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,750, and its average grant was $8,875, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Kubon Foundation give grants?
Robert Kubon Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (42%).
What is Robert Kubon Foundation?
Robert Kubon Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Barrington, IL.
How much is Robert Kubon Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Robert Kubon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert Kubon Foundation's EIN?
Robert Kubon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4028746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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