The Kantian Foundation
The Kantian Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $421K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Kantian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kantian Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $20,000
- -20.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -20.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $420,670
- -4.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (50% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who The Kantian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was General Federation of Womens Club - Princeton Area ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kantian Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2018 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $75K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General Federation of Womens Club - Princeton Area Princeton JCT, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Laudato Si Challenge Inc Fairfax, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $420,670 | $9,257 | $27,474 | $20,000 | 2 | $26,900 | $8,467 | $46,530 |
| 2021 | $438,887 | $27,964 | $34,419 | $25,000 | 2 | $30,650 | $24,795 | $48,000 |
| 2020 | $445,342 | $46,270 | $81,396 | $75,000 | 4 | — | $44,857 | $48,478 |
| 2018 | $506,899 | $61,528 | $62,223 | $55,000 | 1 | — | $38,818 | $53,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kantian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kantian Foundation is led by Robert J Caruso, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert J Caruso
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2022. "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 Kantian Foundation
How much does The Kantian Foundation give each year?
The Kantian Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is The Kantian Foundation?
The Kantian Foundation reported $421K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (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.
Where does The Kantian Foundation operate?
The Kantian Foundation has awarded grants in California, New Jersey, Oregon.
What is The Kantian Foundation's EIN?
The Kantian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5023694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2022
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