The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $351K.
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation gave $158K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,815
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,454
- -40.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $8,798,423
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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 Joseph Kellman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kellman Corporate Community Schools of America ($117K). Together the top 4 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 19 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 242% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2023) to $635K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kellman Corporate Community Schools of America Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $116,815 |
| Misericordia Foundation Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Boxing Out Negativity Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
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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 | $8,798,423 | $437,713 | $772,325 | $157,815 | 4 | $401,110 | $350,993 | $165,707 |
| 2023 | $9,133,035 | $247,487 | $695,153 | $131,793 | 2 | $333,244 | $146,740 | $147,597 |
| 2022 | $9,580,701 | $407,139 | $1,219,114 | $635,213 | 4 | $846,545 | $248,926 | $216,959 |
| 2021 | $10,392,676 | $392,120 | $781,019 | $149,532 | 5 | $471,268 | $375,176 | $185,775 |
| 2020 | $10,781,575 | $60,463 | $775,767 | $147,295 | 4 | — | $46,085 | $177,308 |
| 2019 | $11,496,879 | $62,093 | $941,405 | $309,371 | 5 | — | $52,943 | $196,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $166K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation is led by Jack Kellman, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Kellman
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Ratliff
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$60K (2019) → $75K (2024)
Allan Muchin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colette Gillen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Kellman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Gillen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorrie Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Kellman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $75K, to Troy Ratliff (Vice President/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation
How much does The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation give each year?
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation gave $158K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 2 grants.
What is The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $39,454, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation give grants?
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation?
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $401K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7336206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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