The Kahlert Foundation Inc
The Kahlert Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Sykesville, Maryland. Established in 1991, the foundation was created by William "Bill" E. Kahlert, co-founder of EVAPCO, Inc., a global manufacturing company specializing in heat transfer applications. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and has grown to become one of the largest private foundations in Maryland and Utah.
Key facts about The Kahlert Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 52-1798711
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,416,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 229
- Average grant
- $115,354
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $84,339,457
- Primary geography
- Maryland (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kahlert Foundation Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Kahlert Foundation Inc's 229 itemized 2025 grants were Maryland (61%) and Utah (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (53 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (29 grants), Westminster, MD (22 grants) and Columbia, MD (12 grants). 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kahlert Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Kahlert 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 areas of:
- Health Care
- Education
- Youth Programs
- Veteran Organizations
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants exclusively to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Grant Range
$515 to $2,875,000
Average Grant
award: $99,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland and Utah, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states, with additional activity in Virginia.
The foundation's focus on these two states reflects their significance to the Kahlert family. Maryland is home to the foundation's headquarters and the family's business operations. Utah became a focus area in 2015 when the foundation expanded its philanthropy mission to include the state, where Bill Kahlert's granddaughter Heather resides and is active in community philanthropy.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending June 2025):
- Total Assets: $84,339,457
- Total Revenue: $22,877,897
- Total Expenses: $28,054,282
- Net Income: -$5,176,385
- Net Assets: $84,339,457
Revenue Composition (FY 2025):
- Sales of Assets: $21,291,210 (93.1%)
- Dividends: $1,217,982 (5.3%)
- Interest Revenue: $366,038 (1.6%)
- Other Income: $2,667
Expense Composition (FY 2025):
- Charitable Disbursements: $27,507,870 (98.1%)
- Compensation of Officers: $605,937 (2.2%)
Historical Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $3.9 million in 2011 to $84.3 million in 2024.
Prior Year (FY 2024):
- Total Assets: $89,465,842
- Total Revenue: $20,864,922
- Total Expenses: $23,147,000
| 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
940 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Kahlert Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include University of Utah ($2,325,000), University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc ($1,500,000), Carroll Hospital Center Foundation Inc ($1,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SALT LAKE CITY, UT | KAHLERT VILLAGE / KAHLERT INITIATIVE FOR TECHNOLOGY (KIT), UTAH HOUSE IN WASHINGTON DC PROPOSED "KAHLERT HALL" EVENT VENUE IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE, THE KAHLERT SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, RED BUTTE GARDEN MUSEUMS FOR ALL AND SHARETIX PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP (YEAR 2), AND CRIMSON CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $2,325,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE FOUNDATION INC BALTIMORE, MD | THE KAHLERT INSTITUTE FOR ADDICTION MEDICINE | $1,500,000 |
| CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC WESTMINSTER, MD | RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGY, SIMULATION CENTER, AND KAHLERT SURGICAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE | $1,000,000 |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC SALT LAKE CITY, UT | PRIMARY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PEDIATRIC CANCER AND INFUSION CENTER | $1,000,000 |
| CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION BALTIMORE, MD | CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION STEM CENTER INITIATIVE IN HOWARD COUNTY AND 2025 RIPKEN GOLF CLASSIC | $756,179 |
| SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE INC BALTIMORE, MD | KAHLERT SURGICAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE | $750,000 |
| GBMC INC BALTIMORE, MD | SECOND SURGICAL ROBOT FOR GBMC AND THE WILLIAM E KAHLERT CHAIR IN UROLOGY | $700,000 |
| MCDANIEL COLLEGE WESTMINSTER, MD | STRENGTHENING THE NURSING WORKFORCE TOGETHER | $625,000 |
| TOWSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TOWSON, MD | YEAR 5 OF 5 - TOWSON UTEACH, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) STUDENT SUCCESS FUND & CHP BUILDING, AND 2025 TOWSON ATHLETICS BLACK & GOLD INVITATIONAL | $601,500 |
| 5 FOR THE FIGHT FOUNDATION PROVO, UT | 5 FOR THE FIGHT CANCER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP | $600,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Greg W. Kahlert – President & CEO
Greg Kahlert leads the foundation and is the son of founder William E. Kahlert. According to the foundation, Greg's leadership has been instrumental in advancing the organization's mission following his father's passing in 2011.
The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees.
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 awarded a $75,000 grant to support Type 1 Diabetes outreach in Maryland
Kahlert Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Support T1D Outreach in MarylandThe Kahlert Foundation awarded $30,000 to Health Tech Alley to support a youth data science apprenticeship program
Kahlert Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Support T1D Outreach in MarylandThe foundation launched The Kahlert Cafe, a Richcroft Farm to Able Enterprise initiative
Kahlert Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Support T1D Outreach in MarylandCalvert Hall College High School received a $30,000 grant from the foundation
Kahlert Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Support T1D Outreach in MarylandHood College's Department of Nursing received a grant from the Kahlert Foundation
Kahlert Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Support T1D Outreach in MarylandThe foundation continues to support the Ravens Boys & Girls Club
Kahlert Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Support T1D Outreach in MarylandThe foundation is supporting Wishes of Hope with ongoing philanthropic commitment
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Kahlert Foundation Inc fund?
The Kahlert 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 areas of: • Health Care • Education • Youth Programs • Veteran Organizations • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from The Kahlert Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes grants exclusively to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited proposals. **Grant Activity:** • Historical total grants: $88.9 million across 895 grants • Individual grant range: $515 to $2,875,000 • Average grant award: $99,000 • Median grant: $50,000 • Annual giving has grown from $13.8 million in 2021 to $21.7 million in 2024 • Peak grantmaking activity occurred in 2023 with $37.5 million distributed across 368 grants • The foundation has supp…
Where does The Kahlert Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland and Utah, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states, with additional activity in Virginia. The foundation's focus on these two states reflects their significance to the Kahlert family. Maryland is home to the foundation's headquarters and the family's business operations. Utah became a focus area in 2015 when the foundation expanded its philanthropy mission to include the state, where Bill Kah…
What size grants does The Kahlert Foundation Inc award?
In 2025, The Kahlert Foundation Inc awarded 229 grants totaling $26.4M — an average of about $115K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Kahlert Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Kahlert Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kahlert Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kahlert Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1798711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Kahlert Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated June 2026.