The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation
The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Youngstown, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $89K.
The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,794,808
- -1.8% 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 October 2026.
Who The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youngstown State University Foundation ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $110K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State University Foundation Youngstown, OH | Education | $100,000 |
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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 | $1,794,808 | $132,953 | $165,417 | $100,000 | 1 | $118,627 | $88,928 | $123,320 |
| 2023 | $1,827,272 | $112,157 | $164,932 | $101,440 | 1 | $121,297 | $68,522 | $117,850 |
| 2022 | $1,880,047 | $20,523 | $180,132 | $109,609 | 1 | $132,507 | $33,625 | $124,338 |
| 2021 | $2,039,656 | $127,787 | $157,558 | $94,304 | 1 | $113,160 | $83,389 | $128,465 |
| 2020 | $2,069,427 | $465,992 | $129,740 | $77,134 | 1 | — | $14,957 | $111,219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation is led by Scott R. Debonis, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott R. Debonis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation
How much does The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 1 grant.
How large is The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation?
The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $119K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (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 Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation operate?
The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Edward J Kucala Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7377725. 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 15, 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 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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