The James R Kuse Family Foundation
The James R Kuse Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $166K.
The James R Kuse Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The James R Kuse Family Foundation gave $195K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,000
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- -89.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $4,375,097
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (44% 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 James R Kuse Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evans Scholars Foundation ($50K). Together the top 6 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The James R Kuse Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 875% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% 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 $20K (2021) to $295K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Wherever Need Is Greatest | $50,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation Inc Monterey, CA | Wherever Need Is Greatest | $50,000 |
| Shriners Children's Portland Portland, OR | Wherever Need Is Greatest | $35,000 |
| CASA for Children Portland, OR | Wherever Need Is Greatest | $30,000 |
| Halprin Landscape Conservancy Portland, OR | Wherever Need Is Greatest | $20,000 |
| Oliver Patch Project Miami, FL | Wherever Need Is Greatest | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,375,097 | $211,741 | $243,654 | $195,000 | 6 | $195,000 | $165,587 | $313,425 |
| 2023 | $4,216,525 | $211,050 | $357,038 | $295,000 | 1 | $295,000 | $149,012 | $283,366 |
| 2022 | $4,346,388 | $208,743 | $148,032 | $80,000 | 3 | $80,000 | $140,711 | $286,130 |
| 2021 | $4,276,413 | $230,436 | $68,432 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $230,436 | $295,184 |
| 2020 | $5,579,994 | $66,180 | $126,925 | $85,000 | 4 | — | $122,777 | $248,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James R Kuse Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $313K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James R Kuse Family Foundation is led by Carol K. Ehlen, Co-Managing Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol K. Ehlen
Co-Managing Trustee
Managing Trustee → Co-Managing Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicholas R. Ehlen
Co-Managing Trustee
Trustee → Co-Managing Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allison R. Kuse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily B. Ehret
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Isabella M. Kuse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate E. Ehlen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn K. Ehret
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael J. Kuse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Henry W. Ehlen
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
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 James R Kuse Family Foundation
How much does The James R Kuse Family Foundation give each year?
The James R Kuse Family Foundation gave $195K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $295K across 1 grant.
What is The James R Kuse Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The James R Kuse Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $32,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James R Kuse Family Foundation give grants?
The James R Kuse Family Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (26%) and California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does The James R Kuse Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The James R Kuse Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wherever Need Is Greatest" (6 grants).
Who are The James R Kuse Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The James R Kuse Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Evans Scholars Foundation ($50,000), Naval Postgraduate School Foundation Inc ($50,000) and Shriners Children's Portland ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James R Kuse Family Foundation?
The James R Kuse Family Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $313K (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.
What is The James R Kuse Family Foundation's EIN?
The James R Kuse Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1845413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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