The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl

Private foundation · Grantmaker Portsmouth, OH EIN: 92-3560365

The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl is a private foundation, based in Portsmouth, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $20K.

The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl at a glance

In short: The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$8,500
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$8,500
Median grant
$8,500
Total assets
$1,065,894
+6.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Ohio (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 The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Grace Cathedral: $9KGrace Cathedral$9K

The largest 2024 recipient was Grace Cathedral ($9K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Portsmouth

How The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 18% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K0 grants2023 1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace Cathedral Portsmouth, OHFor Fellowship$8,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$1,065,894$83,673$21,694$8,5001$12,459$19,596$69,033
2023$1,003,915$1,003,915————$3,915$691

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl is led by Joshua D. Howard, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joshua D. Howard

    Chairman

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Asa T. Jewett

    Vice Chairman & Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • C. Clayton Johnson

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl

How much does The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl give each year?

The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl?

The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

Where does The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl operate?

The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl has awarded grants in Ohio.

What is The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl's EIN?

The Cyrus P and Alma Kahl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3560365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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