The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with grant purposes generally listed as “general use – research & education.”
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans at a glance
In short: The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans gave $221K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Arizona. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,750
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,618
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,128,766
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans
- 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: 3631 E Roger Road, Tucson, AZ 85718-6646
Phone: (520) 615-6492
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scholarships a-Z ($50K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 85 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Arizona (54%), Massachusetts (22%), the District of Columbia (8%), Minnesota (7%), and California (6%). The listed 2025 grants also included a $5,500 award to Nevada Humane Society in Carson City, Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $200K (2020) to $228K (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships a-Z Tucson, AZ | General Use - Research & Education | $50,000 |
| Kind Border Initiative Nogales, AZ | General Use - Research & Education | $40,000 |
| Sonoran Institue Tucson, AZ | General Use - Research & Education | $20,000 |
| Ayudando Latinos a Sonar Half Moon Bay, CA | General Use - Research & Education | $14,000 |
| Evidence Action Washington, DC | General Use - Research & Education | $13,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | General Use - Research & Education | $13,000 |
| Arlington Eats Arlington, MA | General Use - Research & Education | $10,000 |
| Brackett School PTO Arlington, MA | General Use - Research & Education | $10,000 |
| Native Governance Center Minneapolis, MN | General Use - Research & Education | $10,000 |
| Nevada Humane Society Carson City, NV | General Use - Research & Education | $5,500 |
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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 | $2,128,766 | $275,253 | $231,741 | $220,750 | 19 | $220,750 | $254,262 | $122,719 |
| 2024 | $2,085,254 | $84,990 | $218,099 | $204,000 | 15 | $204,000 | $70,891 | $119,767 |
| 2023 | $2,218,363 | $243,495 | $226,704 | $202,500 | 16 | $202,500 | $43,689 | $104,588 |
| 2022 | $2,201,572 | $649,234 | $217,573 | $201,000 | 16 | $201,000 | $640,487 | $103,356 |
| 2021 | $1,769,911 | $1,336,040 | $778,108 | $227,500 | 19 | $227,500 | $280,429 | $78,652 |
| 2020 | $1,211,979 | $186,157 | $206,677 | $200,000 | 14 | — | $26,462 | $64,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans reported a distributable amount of $123K 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 education, food access, affordable housing, tribal governance, poverty reduction, and animal welfare. These are grantees’ activities, not stated foundation priorities. For example, Arlington Eats describes its mission as engaging the community to eliminate food insecurity and hunger in Arlington, Massachusetts; Native Governance Center describes its work as helping tribal nations strengthen governance systems and exercise sovereignty; and Nevada Humane Society describes its mission as caring for pets, finding them homes, and saving lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $220,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,500. The largest awards included $50,000 to Scholarships A-Z, $40,000 to Kind Border Initiative, and $20,000 to Sonoran Institute. Other notable grants included $14,000 to Ayudando Latinos A Soñar, $13,000 each to Evidence Action and Partners In Health, and $10,000 each to Arlington Eats, Brackett School PTO, and Native Governance Center.
Among the other 2025 recipients, Carleton College received $5,000; the college describes itself as a liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota. Imago Dei Middle School received $5,000; it describes itself as a tuition-free middle school for children from low-income Tucson families. Housing Corporation of Arlington received $5,000; it describes its work as providing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families in Arlington.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith K. Gans as president and director; Joseph P. Kalt as treasurer, clerk, and director; and Anne Kalt and Jody Kalt as directors.
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans is led by Judith K. Gans, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith K. Gans
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Kalt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Kalt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph P. Kalt
Treasurer, Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans
How much does The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans give each year?
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans gave $221K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $204K across 15 grants.
What is The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans's typical grant size?
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $11,618, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans give grants?
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans gives mostly in Arizona: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, MA (5 grants), Tucson, AZ (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans's largest grantees?
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans's largest 2025 grantees include Scholarships a-Z ($50,000), Kind Border Initiative ($40,000) and Sonoran Institue ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans?
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as education, food access, affordable housing, tribal governance, poverty reduction, and animal welfare. These are grantees’ activities, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans?
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 The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans's EIN?
The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4919208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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