The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation
The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $825K.
The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,125
- +104.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,531
- -49.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,513
- Total assets
- $10,116,669
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (49% 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 John C Kulis Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nephon Tsimalis ($3K). Together the top 4 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 $3K (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nephon Tsimalis Schererville, IN | Theological Seminary | $3,000 |
| Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School Des Plaines, IL | Education | $2,025 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Villa Park, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Education | $100 |
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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 | $10,116,669 | $1,137,257 | $692,381 | $6,125 | 4 | $397,962 | $824,658 | $465,871 |
| 2023 | $9,467,694 | $15,163 | $803,489 | $3,000 | 1 | $454,510 | — | $457,110 |
| 2022 | $8,704,616 | $290,061 | $979,525 | $5,000 | 1 | $363,155 | $228,845 | $470,375 |
| 2021 | $11,454,224 | $392,456 | $916,803 | $73,000 | 9 | $864,386 | $340,039 | $516,595 |
| 2020 | $10,058,908 | $1,887,513 | $2,309,024 | $1,427,972 | 11 | — | $456,698 | $444,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $466K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation is led by John Kirk, President & D on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Kirk
President & D
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$225K (2020) → $246K (2024)
William R. Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $19K (2024)
Seth Goettelman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $182K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephanie Winfrey (2020–2021) — Director
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 $246K, to John Kirk (President, D). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation
How much does The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation give each year?
The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation gave $6K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,513, and its average grant was $1,531, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation give grants?
The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Indiana (49%).
Does The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
How large is The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation?
The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $466K (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 John C Kulis Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3167114. 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 August 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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