The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 46-3167114

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.

Key facts about The John C Kulis Charitable Foundation

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.

EIN
46-3167114
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$6,125
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$1,531
Median grant
$1,513
Total assets
$10,116,669
Primary geography
Illinois (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.1M

+6.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$6K

+104.2% YoY

Grant Count

4

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-49.0% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

ChicagoMadisonScherervilleChampaignDes PlainesCarnegieHillsdaleLombardSt AugustineVilla Park

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M11 grants2020 9 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Nephon Tsimalis: $3KNephon Tsimalis$3KGuardian Angel Orthodox Day School: $2KGuardian Angel Orthodox DaySchool$2KTrinity Lutheran Church: $1KTrinity Lutheran Church$1KHillsdale College: $100Hillsdale College$100

The largest 2024 recipient was Nephon Tsimalis ($3K). Together the top 4 received $6K.

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 26 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nephon Tsimalis Schererville, INTheological Seminary$3,000
Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School Des Plaines, ILEducation$2,025
Trinity Lutheran Church Villa Park, ILEducation$1,000
Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MIEducation$100

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$10,116,669$9,467,694$8,704,616
Revenue$1,137,257$15,163$290,061
Expenses$692,381$803,489$979,525
Qualifying Distributions$397,962$454,510$363,155
Net Investment Income$824,658—$228,845
Distributable Amount$465,871$457,110$470,375

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 28, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 19, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

John Kirk — President, D: $246KJohn KirkPresident, D$246KSeth Goettelman — Vice-Preside: $182KSeth GoettelmanVice-Preside$182KWilliam R Smith — Director: $19KWilliam R SmithDirector$19K

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.

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