The Kamarek Foundation
The Kamarek Foundation is a private foundation, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $133K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Kamarek Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kamarek Foundation gave $27K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $5,400
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $132,920
- Primary geography
- Virginia (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Kamarek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of South Hampton Roads ($12K). Together the top 5 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kamarek Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 210% 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
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of South Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA | General Mission | $12,000 |
| Norfolk Academy Norfolk, VA | General Mission | $6,000 |
| Nourish International Virginia Beach, VA | General Mission | $5,000 |
| Grace Bible Church Virginia Beach, VA | General Mission | $3,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Naples, FL | General Mission | $1,000 |
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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 | $132,920 | $170,564 | $29,660 | $27,000 | 5 | $27,000 | $8,960 | $12,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kamarek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kamarek Foundation is led by William G. Kamarek, President on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William G. Kamarek
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Kamarek Foundation
How much does The Kamarek Foundation give each year?
The Kamarek Foundation gave $27K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Kamarek Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kamarek Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kamarek Foundation give grants?
The Kamarek Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (2 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Does The Kamarek Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kamarek Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kamarek Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kamarek Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of South Hampton Roads ($12,000), Norfolk Academy ($6,000) and Nourish International ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kamarek Foundation?
The Kamarek Foundation reported $133K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kamarek Foundation's EIN?
The Kamarek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2027467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
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