The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf is a private foundation, based in Clayton, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf at a glance
In short: The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf gave $67K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,887
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,432
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,236
- Total assets
- $1,559,914
- +806.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Illinois Wesleyan University ($52K). Together the top 9 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 59 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $90K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | Educational | $51,750 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | Medical Research | $5,250 |
| Caritas St. Louis, MO | Medical Research | $2,510 |
| Alzheimer's Association St. Louis, MO | Medical Research | $2,500 |
| The Noble Neighbor Webster Groves, MO | Youth Literacy | $1,236 |
| Books for Newborns St. Louis, MO | Youth Literacy | $1,069 |
| American Diabetes Arlington, VA | Medical Research | $1,052 |
| Sunnyhill Fenton, MO | Disability Assistance | $1,000 |
| Pedal for the Cause Olivette, MO | Medical Research | $520 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,559,914 | $1,516,568 | $74,059 | $66,887 | 9 | $66,887 | $1,446,830 | $56,420 |
| 2023 | $172,142 | $173,633 | $91,406 | $90,044 | 15 | $90,044 | $75,778 | $52,642 |
| 2022 | $171,657 | $190,069 | $61,935 | $60,526 | 12 | $60,527 | $17,368 | $42,967 |
| 2021 | $187,869 | $262,199 | $50,850 | $45,721 | 13 | $50,796 | $58,669 | $34,781 |
| 2020 | $162,024 | $261,712 | $36,978 | $36,573 | 10 | — | $78,325 | $15,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf is led by Kent D. Kalkwarf, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kent D. Kalkwarf
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine B. Kalkwarf
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxwell Harres
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf
How much does The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf give each year?
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf gave $67K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 15 grants.
What is The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf's typical grant size?
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf's median grant in 2024 was $1,236, and its average grant was $7,432, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf give grants?
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf gives mostly in Illinois: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (13%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (5 grants).
Who are The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf's largest grantees?
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf's largest 2024 grantees include Illinois Wesleyan University ($51,750), Foundation Fighting Blindness ($5,250) and Caritas ($2,510), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf?
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf's EIN?
The Kent and Jeannine Kalkwarf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2619762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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