The Code Family Foundation
The Code Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hinsdale, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.1M. Net investment income was $3.5M.
The Code Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Code Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,130,000
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,376,667
- +62.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $30,833,298
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Code Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Charitable Foundation ($3.9M). Together the top 3 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 18 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Code Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 288% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $742K (2020) to $5.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted | $3,880,000 |
| Christian Life Ministries Rapid City, SD | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| The Progressive Manor House Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,833,298 | $3,645,082 | $4,401,256 | $4,130,000 | 3 | $4,227,239 | $3,485,258 | $1,467,831 |
| 2023 | $31,751,699 | $2,569,791 | $5,255,445 | $5,087,625 | 6 | $5,136,198 | $2,285,862 | $1,591,347 |
| 2022 | $34,654,512 | $3,347,978 | $2,223,904 | $1,841,000 | 2 | $2,020,578 | $2,939,601 | $1,657,529 |
| 2021 | $33,658,375 | $5,944,153 | $2,012,095 | $1,932,500 | 5 | $2,023,439 | $3,850,610 | $2,570,474 |
| 2020 | $29,814,296 | $1,090,187 | $1,004,868 | $741,818 | 2 | — | $1,649,227 | $1,310,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Code Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Code Family Foundation is led by Andrew W. Code, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew W. Code
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Code
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Thoele
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$33K (2022) → $40K (2024)
Susan K. Code
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paige P. Walsh (2020–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Blake Thoele (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Code Family Foundation
How much does The Code Family Foundation give each year?
The Code Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 6 grants.
What is The Code Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Code Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $1,376,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Code Family Foundation give grants?
The Code Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Code Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Code Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Code Family Foundation?
The Code Family Foundation reported $30.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Code Family Foundation's EIN?
The Code Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4159492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Code Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-code-family-foundation-morg_663534bb876648c5a62383b1dbb80fd2
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