The KF Impact Foundation
The KF Impact Foundation is a private foundation based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $1,427,560, with all listed grant purposes identified as general support.
The KF Impact Foundation at a glance
In short: The KF Impact Foundation gave $1.4M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), top state Ohio. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,427,560
- +76.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $101,969
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $50,005,416
- +24.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (9 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The KF Impact 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. No further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: Ep 1 11350 Mccormick Rd 702, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Phone: (410) 595-2266
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The KF Impact Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($675K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 35 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (47%), New York (34%), Washington, DC (11%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Utah (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The KF Impact Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 13 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $119K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $88K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1007% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $675,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General Support | $180,000 |
| Uncommon Schools New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $65,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Utah Film Center DBA Salt Lake City Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $50,000 |
| Prince's Trust America Inc New York, NY | General Support | $35,560 |
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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 | $50,005,416 | $11,147,187 | $1,465,998 | $1,427,560 | 14 | $1,446,783 | $3,314,486 | $1,969,555 |
| 2023 | $40,323,517 | $12,853,034 | $824,969 | $807,823 | 8 | $817,219 | $503,893 | $1,381,187 |
| 2022 | $28,295,452 | $17,873,987 | $430,992 | $430,000 | 8 | $430,992 | $4,399 | $530,462 |
| 2021 | $10,852,457 | $3,957,832 | $160,879 | $129,000 | 5 | $140,643 | — | $471,063 |
| 2020 | $7,055,499 | $7,095,891 | $44,334 | — | — | — | $3,902,736 | $99,791 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The KF Impact Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including an art museum, a school, universities, and organizations working in areas such as ALS research and children’s welfare. The Whitney Museum of American Art describes its work as presenting and collecting art from the United States and fostering dialogue around it. Target ALS Foundation says it aims to advance ALS research and find effective treatments. UNICEF USA describes its mission as supporting UNICEF’s work for children through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $1,427,560. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $675,000, with a median of $57,500. The largest listed grants were $675,000 to Fidelity Charitable, $180,000 to the Whitney Museum of American Art, and $100,000 each to Uncommon Schools and Target ALS Foundation. Other listed grants included $75,000 each to the Aspen Institute and Georgetown University, $65,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, and $50,000 each to the United States Fund for UNICEF and Utah Film Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gaurav Kapadia is listed as president and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
The KF Impact Foundation is led by Gaurav Kapadia, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gaurav Kapadia
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sonia Kapadia (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
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 KF Impact Foundation
How much does The KF Impact Foundation give each year?
The KF Impact Foundation gave $1.4M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $808K across 8 grants.
What is The KF Impact Foundation's typical grant size?
The KF Impact Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $57,500, and its average grant was $101,969, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The KF Impact Foundation that year got $119K on average.
Where does The KF Impact Foundation give grants?
The KF Impact Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The KF Impact Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The KF Impact Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The KF Impact Foundation's largest grantees?
The KF Impact Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($675,000), Whitney Museum of American Art ($180,000) and Uncommon Schools ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The KF Impact Foundation?
The KF Impact Foundation reported $50.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (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.
What does The KF Impact Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including an art museum, a school, universities, and organizations working in areas such as ALS research and children’s welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The KF Impact 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 KF Impact Foundation's EIN?
The KF Impact Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4661085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The KF Impact 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The KF Impact Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kf-impact-foundation-morg_9b0bcc9004284b9eb336eae4017e9c5b
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