The Kahlert Foundation Inc
The Kahlert Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Sykesville, Maryland. Established in August 1993, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to improving quality of life and community well-being through strategic philanthropic investments.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$84.3M
-5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$26.4M
+21.5% YoY
Grant Count
229
+23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
-1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide grants to non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life and well-being of the community in the following areas:
- Health care
- Education
- Youth programs
- Veteran organizations
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation administers multiple grant programs including operating support, sponsorships, and targeted educational programming initiatives.
Grant Range
& Activity:**
Average Grant
amount varies by program, ranging from approximately $4,250 to $25,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is:
- Maryland
- Utah
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $89,465,842 |
| Total Revenue | $20,864,922 |
| Total Expenses | $23,147,000 |
| Total Giving | $22,643,635 |
Staff: 4 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $84,339,457 | $89,465,842 | $91,738,193 |
| Revenue | $22,877,897 | $20,864,922 | $18,471,090 |
| Expenses | $28,054,282 | $23,147,000 | $19,912,857 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $27,507,870 | $22,643,635 | $19,454,338 |
| Net Investment Income | $22,619,778 | $20,617,117 | $18,275,844 |
| Distributable Amount | $25,650,127 | $22,230,631 | $18,615,023 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Kahlert Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg W Kahlert | President | 40 | $125,000 |
| Heather K Kahlert | Executive Vice President | 40 | $235,000 |
| Ellen F Myers | Executive Director | 40 | $246,000 |
| Roberta S Kahlert | Director | 1 | — |
| Harold W Walsh | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ronald F Tutrone MD | Director | 1 | — |
| James D Stone | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Scott W Kahlert | Director | 1 | — |
| Walaine M Hernandez | Maryland Grants Manager | 36 | $69,000 |
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG W KAHLERT | PRESIDENT | 40 | $125,000 |
| ROBERTA S KAHLERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER K KAHLERT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $235,312 |
| HAROLD W WALSH | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RONALD F TUTRONE MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES D STONE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SCOTT W KAHLERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLEN F MYERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $245,625 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years with several major initiatives:
**Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute:** Donated $5.2 million to Utah Valley University to establish an Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute
Kahlert Foundation Donates $5.2 Million to Establish Applied Artificial Intelligence**University of Utah Support:** Continued significant support for multiple University of Utah initiatives including the Kahlert School of Computing and Kahlert Village
Thank You to the Kahlert Foundation - Greater DC Metro Chapter**Healthcare Investments:** Major grants to healthcare organizations including Primary Children's Hospital and the Kahlert Center for Translational Addiction Medicine
**Community Partnerships:** Active engagement with organizations including Breakthrough T1D and BioTechnical Institute
BTI Receives Kahlert Foundation Grant \u2014 BioTechnical InstituteThe foundation maintains an active website at www.thekahlertfoundation.org and can be reached at (443) 745-6571.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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