The Kahle Foundation Inc
The Kahle Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. In filing year 2025, it reported 63 grants totaling $176,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Florida, Colorado, and California.
The Kahle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kahle Foundation Inc gave $176K across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $176,000
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,794
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $1,861,337
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (6 of 63, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (77% 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 Kahle Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 275 66Th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32968
Phone: (772) 563-9332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kahle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Edward's School ($21K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
332 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 332 grants of 332 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 9% to Colorado, 7% to California, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kahle Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 63 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2019) to $176K (2025). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Edward's School Vero Beach, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $21,000 |
| Mental Health Collaborative of IRC Vero Beach, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $16,000 |
| United Way of Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $13,000 |
| Alzheimer & Parkinson Assoc of IRC Vero Beach, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $11,000 |
| Indian River Education Fund Vero Beach, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $7,000 |
| Highview Denver, CO | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $5,000 |
| Indian River Soccer Association Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $5,000 |
| Klump Center for Real Estate Denver, CO | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $5,000 |
| Scott Connelly Medical Trust Co Brian Connelly PLLC Vero Beach, FL | Furtherance of Charitable Activity | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,861,337 | $146,705 | $207,066 | $176,000 | 63 | $179,479 | $197,155 | $181,353 |
| 2024 | $1,921,698 | $81,732 | $164,413 | $136,700 | 64 | $140,457 | $99,566 | $169,965 |
| 2023 | $2,004,381 | $65,208 | $165,459 | $141,500 | 68 | $144,977 | $61,854 | $147,548 |
| 2022 | $2,104,681 | $124,978 | $170,252 | $162,800 | 70 | $155,999 | $113,198 | $146,857 |
| 2021 | $2,149,974 | $161,074 | $169,590 | $163,000 | 67 | $166,570 | $166,373 | $158,347 |
| 2020 | $2,158,660 | $155,105 | $154,127 | $151,500 | 60 | — | $155,085 | $137,215 |
| 2019 | $2,157,858 | $116,942 | $132,506 | $126,750 | 58 | — | $116,922 | $137,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kahle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in education, community services, food assistance, environmental education, and racial justice. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated funding priorities of the foundation.
For example, United Way of Indian River County describes its mission as improving lives by mobilizing community fundraising, volunteerism, and advocacy, and says it funds local programs addressing youth opportunities, community health, and financial security. The Indian River Education Fund says it brings civic and corporate leaders together to support innovation and strengthen public schools. Treasure Coast Food Bank describes its work as alleviating hunger through food and essentials distribution, while the Environmental Learning Center says it educates and empowers people to be active environmental stewards.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $176,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $21,000, with a median of $1,250. Larger grants included $21,000 to St Edward’s School, $16,000 to Mental Health Collaborative of IRC, $13,000 to United Way of Indian River County, $11,000 to Alzheimer & Parkinson Assoc of IRC, and $10,000 to Indian River Education Fund. Each was listed with the purpose “furtherance of charitable activity.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra R Kahle, George A Kahle Jr, and George A Kahle III as directors.
The Kahle Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George A. Kahle III
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
George A. Kahle Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra R. Kahle
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kahle Foundation Inc
How much does The Kahle Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kahle Foundation Inc gave $176K across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 64 grants.
What is The Kahle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kahle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,794, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kahle Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Kahle Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kahle Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (9%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (33 grants), Fort Pierce, FL (4 grants), Basalt, CO (4 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Kahle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 63 grants with a stated purpose on The Kahle Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Furtherance of Charitable Activity" (63 grants).
Who are The Kahle Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kahle Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Edward's School ($21,000), Mental Health Collaborative of IRC ($16,000) and United Way of Indian River County ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kahle Foundation Inc?
The Kahle Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (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 does The Kahle Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in education, community services, food assistance, environmental education, and racial justice. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated funding priorities of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kahle Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Kahle Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kahle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0754647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Kahle Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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