The K Squared Foundation Inc
The K Squared Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $696K. Net investment income was $441K.
The K Squared Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The K Squared Foundation Inc gave $696K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $695,721
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $86,965
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,990
- Total assets
- $12,420,099
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The K Squared Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Galloway School ($250K). Together the top 8 received $696K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 34 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The K Squared Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $437K (2021) to $696K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $696K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Galloway School Atlanta, GA | Encourage Learning & Self Discovery | $250,000 |
| Northside Youth Organization Atlanta, GA | Foster Growth of Young Atheletes | $165,102 |
| Citymeals on Wheels New York, NY | Provide Meals to Elderly | $150,000 |
| Permobil Foundation Lebanon, TN | Enhance Quality of Life | $51,979 |
| Temple Sinai Inc Sandy Springs, GA | Religious Organization | $40,000 |
| Carter Burden Network New York, NY | Promotes Wellbeing of Seniors | $25,000 |
| Housing Works New York, NY | AIDS and Homelessness Rehab | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund Washington, DC | Advocate Israel Values | $3,640 |
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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 | $12,420,099 | $474,607 | $734,128 | $695,721 | 8 | $700,608 | $441,087 | $733,913 |
| 2024 | $12,730,513 | $6,381 | $658,099 | $624,200 | 7 | $628,113 | $215,394 | $696,746 |
| 2023 | $13,344,615 | $187,596 | $675,547 | $642,325 | 7 | $642,325 | $215,175 | $627,088 |
| 2022 | $13,822,515 | $201,115 | $550,126 | $513,000 | 4 | $513,000 | $314,075 | $643,059 |
| 2021 | $14,295,785 | $8,819,710 | $439,200 | $437,000 | 8 | $437,000 | $8,817,510 | $512,814 |
| 2020 | $5,826,232 | $353,628 | $687,485 | $685,285 | 7 | — | $353,628 | $547,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The K Squared Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $734K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The K Squared Foundation Inc is led by Valerie Kieffer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie Kieffer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Alan Kort
Director
On filings since 2020
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 K Squared Foundation Inc
How much does The K Squared Foundation Inc give each year?
The K Squared Foundation Inc gave $696K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $624K across 7 grants.
What is The K Squared Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The K Squared Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $45,990, and its average grant was $86,965, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The K Squared Foundation Inc give grants?
The K Squared Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The K Squared Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The K Squared Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The K Squared Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The K Squared Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Galloway School ($250,000), Northside Youth Organization ($165,102) and Citymeals on Wheels ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The K Squared Foundation Inc?
The K Squared Foundation Inc reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $701K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $734K (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 K Squared Foundation Inc?
The K Squared Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $12.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The K Squared Foundation Inc's EIN?
The K Squared Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4253851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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