The Kaminski Foundation
The Kaminski Foundation is a private foundation based in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $152,500 to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The Kaminski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kaminski Foundation gave $153K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), top state New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $152,500
- +29.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,864
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,747,567
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kaminski Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph J Kaminski
Mailing address: 3451 Orchid Circle, Emmaus, PA 18049
Phone: (610) 967-1363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kaminski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Juliard ($25K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 41 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 49% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 2% to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kaminski Foundation gives
- 64% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2021) to $168K (2024). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juliard New York, NY | Support Charity | $25,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | Support Charity | $25,000 |
| NYC Ballet School New Yorl, NY | Support Charity | $25,000 |
| Penn University Philadelphia, PA | Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Allentown, PA | Support Charity | $15,000 |
| Baum School of Art Allentown, PA | Support Charity | $10,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy Emmaus, PA | Support Charity | $10,000 |
| CIS of Eastern PA Allentown, PA | Support Charity | $10,000 |
| Davinci Science Center Allentown, PA | Support Charity | $5,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, PA | Support Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,747,567 | $157,961 | $156,877 | $152,500 | 11 | $156,877 | $157,961 | $139,142 |
| 2025 | $1,746,483 | $217,438 | $121,871 | $117,500 | 8 | $121,871 | $101,580 | $130,398 |
| 2024 | $1,739,040 | $96,333 | $171,627 | $167,500 | 9 | $171,627 | $96,333 | $120,090 |
| 2023 | $1,814,334 | $79,646 | $108,183 | $103,000 | 7 | $108,183 | $79,646 | $116,172 |
| 2022 | $1,842,871 | $628,227 | $84,911 | $78,000 | 6 | $84,911 | $159,672 | $118,970 |
| 2021 | $1,299,555 | $345,310 | $52,634 | $47,000 | 2 | — | $286,408 | $91,489 |
| 2020 | $1,006,879 | $136,310 | $63,455 | $60,000 | 2 | — | $136,310 | $63,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kaminski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants went to organizations including performing arts and art organizations, a university, a science center, a community organization, a conservation organization, a health network, and a fishing conservation organization.
Wildlands Conservancy, which received $10,000, describes its mission as protecting and restoring critical natural areas and waterways and educating the community to support a healthy, sustainable environment. Lehigh Valley Health Network, which received $5,000, describes its mission as providing advanced, compassionate health care supported by education and clinical research.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $152,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $25,000 each to Juliard, New York City Ballet, and NYC Ballet School; $20,000 to Penn University; and $15,000 to Allentown Symphony. Other grants included $10,000 each to Baum School of Art, Wildlands Conservancy, and CIS of Eastern PA; $5,000 each to DaVinci Science Center and Lehigh Valley Health Network; and $2,500 to Trout Unlimited.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing names Joseph J. Kaminski as the contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Joseph J. Kaminski and Judith A. Kaminski as trustees.
The Kaminski Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joseph J. Kaminski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith A. Kaminski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Kaminski Foundation
How much does The Kaminski Foundation give each year?
The Kaminski Foundation gave $153K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $118K across 8 grants.
What is The Kaminski Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kaminski Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,864, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kaminski Foundation give grants?
The Kaminski Foundation's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Kaminski Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Kaminski Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charity" (11 grants).
Who are The Kaminski Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kaminski Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Juliard ($25,000), New York City Ballet ($25,000) and NYC Ballet School ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Kaminski Foundation?
The Kaminski Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kaminski Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants went to organizations including performing arts and art organizations, a university, a science center, a community organization, a conservation organization, a health network, and a fishing conservation organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kaminski Foundation?
The Kaminski Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Kaminski Foundation's EIN?
The Kaminski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6761168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Kaminski Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kaminski-foundation-morg_70b69d33b03c40e3939165bed08861ba
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