The KBK Foundation
The KBK Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado (EIN 84-1186316). Its 2025 grants supported cultural, educational, scientific, disaster-relief, food-assistance, housing, and other charitable organizations.
The KBK Foundation at a glance
In short: The KBK Foundation gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in New Mexico. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,721,000
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $122,929
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $88,680
- +29.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The KBK Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 17Th St Ste 3200, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 295-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The KBK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts Inc ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 72 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients were in New Mexico (63% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (30%), Washington, DC (3%), Virginia (3%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The KBK Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts Inc Alto, NM | Cultural | $1,076,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Support for Those Less Fortunate | $250,000 |
| WGBH Radio Boston, MA | Education and Culture | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | To Provide Disaster Support | $50,000 |
| Project Bread Boston, MA | Support for Those Less Fortunate | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Disaster recovery assistance & support for those less fortunate | $50,000 |
| United Way of Massachusetts Boston, MA | Provide Support for Those Less Fortunate | $50,000 |
| Metro Housing Boston Boston, MA | Support for Those Less Fortunate | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Support for Those Less Fortunate | $20,000 |
| Boston Museum of Science Boston, MA | Scientific | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,680 | $3,409,805 | $1,744,727 | $1,721,000 | 14 | $1,721,000 | $1,668,319 | — |
| 2024 | $68,610 | $3,355,021 | $1,702,297 | $1,669,802 | 14 | $1,669,802 | $1,659,898 | — |
| 2023 | $70,018 | $1,378,789 | $1,772,156 | $1,743,000 | 14 | $1,743,000 | $1,357,762 | $4,934 |
| 2022 | $453,385 | $1,231,673 | $1,279,910 | $1,255,000 | 15 | $1,255,000 | $1,218,152 | $19,914 |
| 2021 | $501,622 | $1,214,603 | $1,284,637 | $1,240,000 | 15 | $1,240,000 | $1,192,948 | $27,833 |
| 2020 | $571,656 | $1,562,797 | $1,093,350 | $1,080,000 | 15 | — | $1,517,585 | $24,509 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s listed 2025 grant purposes include cultural and educational support, scientific activities, disaster assistance, and support for people described as less fortunate. Its grantees include the Greater Boston Food Bank, which describes its work as acquiring, sorting, and distributing food through member agencies and direct-distribution sites, and Habitat for Humanity, which says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Other supported organizations include the New England Aquarium, which describes its work in public engagement and education, marine conservation, scientific research, and ocean advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $1,721,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,076,000, with a median of $45,000. The largest award was $1,076,000 to Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts in Alto, New Mexico, for cultural purposes. Other notable grants included $250,000 to the Greater Boston Food Bank; $100,000 to WGBH Radio for education and culture; and $50,000 each to the American Red Cross for disaster support, Project Bread for support for those less fortunate, the Salvation Army for disaster recovery assistance and support for those less fortunate, and United Way of Massachusetts for support for those less fortunate.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathryn B Kavadas as president/vice president/treasurer, and Alexandra Kavadas and Dimitrios E Kavadas as secretaries.
The KBK Foundation is led by Kathryn B. Kavadas, President, Vice President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn B. Kavadas
President, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Kavadas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dimitrios E. Kavadas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 KBK Foundation
How much does The KBK Foundation give each year?
The KBK Foundation gave $1.7M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 14 grants.
What is The KBK Foundation's typical grant size?
The KBK Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $122,929, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The KBK Foundation give grants?
The KBK Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants).
Does The KBK Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The KBK Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Those Less Fortunate" (4 grants).
Who are The KBK Foundation's largest grantees?
The KBK Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts Inc ($1,076,000), Greater Boston Food Bank ($250,000) and WGBH Radio ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The KBK Foundation?
The KBK Foundation reported $89K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does The KBK Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s listed 2025 grant purposes include cultural and educational support, scientific activities, disaster assistance, and support for people described as less fortunate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The KBK Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The KBK Foundation's EIN?
The KBK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1186316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The KBK Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The KBK Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kbk-foundation-morg_65b171015f0446d3aca588bd9538a643
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