The Kbk Foundation
There are multiple organizations operating under the name "The KBK Foundation" or variations thereof. The verified sources identify at least four distinct entities:
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$69K
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-4.2% YoY
Grant Count
14
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$119K
-4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Denver, CO (EIN 84-1186316)
Primarily funds support for those less fortunate and education.
Columbus, OH (EIN 20-8565209)
The primary focus is to provide quality affordable housing, assist in economic development, social services, education and training initiatives for children and the elderly, entrepreneurship, re-entry programs for offenders, and Section 3 training.
San Rafael, CA (EIN 94-3215815)
Primarily funds the purchase of a siren warning system for alerting the entire peninsula of large-scale emergencies.
Dearborn Heights, MI (EIN 83-2713282)
Conducts public service and education missions by supplying community service for social and educational purposes. Provides necessities such as food and clothing to aid the poor and needy, as well as urgently needed services like rental assistance, furniture, and clothing.
Grantmaking
Made 15 grants in 2023. Notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Denver, CO
Funds nationally, with recent grants to organizations in Massachusetts and New York.
Columbus, OH
Focuses on Columbus and the local community.
San Rafael, CA
Focuses on the San Rafael peninsula area.
Dearborn Heights, MI
Primarily serves women and children within the local community, with some international giving.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Denver, CO (EIN 84-1186316) — FY 2023
- Total revenues: $1,378,789
- Total expenses: $1,772,156
- Total assets: $70,018
- Employees: 0
Columbus, OH (EIN 20-8565209) — FY 2024
- Total revenues: $261,202
- Total expenses: $268,796
- Total assets: $215,049
- Employees: 3
San Rafael, CA (EIN 94-3215815) — FY 2024
- Total revenues: $92,991
- Total expenses: $55,422
- Total assets: $5,848,900
- Employees: 0
Dearborn Heights, MI (EIN 83-2713282) — FY 2024
- Total revenues: $490,873
- Total expenses: $526,740
- Total assets: $18,832
- Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,610 | $70,018 | $453,385 |
| Revenue | $3,355,021 | $1,378,789 | $1,231,673 |
| Expenses | $1,702,297 | $1,772,156 | $1,279,910 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,669,802 | $1,743,000 | $1,255,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,659,898 | $1,357,762 | $1,218,152 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $4,934 | $19,914 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Columbus, OH (EIN 20-8565209)
- Keith B Key — Executive Director (compensation listed as $0 as of 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN B KAVADAS | PRESIDENT/VP/TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA KAVADAS | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| DIMITRIOS E KAVADAS | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2023, made significant grants totaling over $1.5 million, with the largest grant of $1,383,000 to Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.
F. M. Kirby Foundation Announces $17.1 Million in Grants in 2025 - F. M.In 2023, made a $500,000 grant to Turtle Bay Exploration Park for operational support.
In 2024, made a $13,804 grant to Heal Palestine. The organization received funding from the American Online Giving Foundation.
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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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