Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2025, it reported giving $860,103 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Illinois, Virginia, Wisconsin, New York, and Idaho.
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts at a glance
In short: Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts gave $860K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $860,103
- +33.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,340
- -28.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $14,968,962
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Federal St 31St Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (312) 564-2143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Trinity Polish Mission ($198K). Together the top 10 received $827K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 31 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as distributed by recipient state as follows: Illinois, 60%; Virginia, 17%; Wisconsin, 9%; New York, 7%; and Idaho, 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 835% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $860K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Polish Mission Chicago, IL | General Support | $197,930 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFA Alexandria, VA | General Purpose | $143,263 |
| Academy of Music of the Paderewski Sym Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $106,250 |
| Federation of Polish Medical Organizat Addison, IL | General Support | $85,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Sounds and Notes Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $75,000 |
| The Kosciuszko Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $54,500 |
| Polonaise Org Ltd Prospect Heights, ID | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Women's Business Development Center Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Beats for Benefit NFP Niles, IL | General Purpose | $15,500 |
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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 | $14,968,962 | $1,224,455 | $1,149,802 | $860,103 | 15 | $924,228 | $374,610 | $897,075 |
| 2024 | $14,919,437 | $5,110,109 | $844,840 | $644,300 | 8 | $717,678 | $1,375,895 | $764,865 |
| 2023 | $10,941,717 | $9,905,388 | $195,626 | $106,000 | 4 | $143,397 | $396,129 | $318,017 |
| 2022 | $1,203,959 | $73,431 | $134,205 | $92,000 | 1 | $113,741 | $56,531 | $74,473 |
| 2021 | $1,264,669 | $216,602 | $129,252 | $99,000 | 3 | $122,872 | $151,498 | $82,757 |
| 2020 | $1,137,922 | $49,548 | $87,751 | $61,600 | 1 | — | $34,507 | $62,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts reported a distributable amount of $897K for 2025 — 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as medical education, Polish-American educational and cultural exchange, and business development. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
The Medical College of Wisconsin describes itself as a leader and innovator in educating and developing the next generation of physicians. The Kosciuszko Foundation says it promotes understanding and friendship between the peoples of Poland and the United States through educational, scientific, and cultural exchanges and related programs. The Women’s Business Development Center says its mission is to support and accelerate business development and growth, serving business owners to strengthen their participation in and impact on the economy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $860,103. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $197,930, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $197,930 to Holy Trinity Polish Mission for general support; $143,263 to Charities Aid Foundation America for general purpose; $106,250 to the Academy of Music of the Paderewski Symphony for general purpose; and $85,000 to the Federation of Polish Medical Organizations for general support. Other grants included $75,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin and $54,500 to the Kosciuszko Foundation, both for general purpose, and $25,000 to the Women’s Business Development Center for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joanna Dobecka-Lembert as trustee.
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts is led by Joanna Dobecka-Lembert, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanna Dobecka-Lembert
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$93K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cibc National Trust Company (2020–2024) — 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 $93K, to Joanna Dobecka-Lembert (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts
How much does Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts give each year?
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts gave $860K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $644K across 8 grants.
What is Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts's typical grant size?
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $57,340, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts give grants?
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts gives mostly in Illinois: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and Wisconsin (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts's largest grantees?
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Trinity Polish Mission ($197,930), Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFA ($143,263) and Academy of Music of the Paderewski Sym ($106,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts?
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $924K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $897K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as medical education, Polish-American educational and cultural exchange, and business development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts?
The foundation 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 Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts's EIN?
Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7353406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robert Kyts and Jadwiga Roguska-Kyts 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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