The Kilkea Foundation Inc
The Kilkea Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $109,300; the listed grants were primarily for tuition at colleges and universities.
The Kilkea Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kilkea Foundation Inc gave $109K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Vermont. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,300
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,408
- +34.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,020,143
- -6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (88% 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 Kilkea Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Brian G. Lacey as the contact, form and materials as N/A, deadlines as NA, and restrictions on awards as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian G Lacey
Mailing address: 39 N Moore Street - 6A, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (646) 220-2507
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kilkea Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Michaels College ($96K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 92 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont and 10% to recipients in New York. The filing also reports 1% each for Georgia and Pennsylvania, and 0% for Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kilkea Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2023) to $159K (2021). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels College Colchester, VT | Tuition | $96,200 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | Tuition | $2,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Cornell University Webster, NY | Tuition | $1,000 |
| Bowdon College Savannah, GA | Tuition | $1,000 |
| Farmdale State College Philadelphia, PA | Tuition | $1,000 |
| Hamilton College Clinton, NY | Tuition | $1,000 |
| Nazareth College Canton, NY | Tuition | $1,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Tuition | $1,000 |
| University of Buffalo Getzville, NY | Tuition | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,020,143 | $62,188 | $125,706 | $109,300 | 13 | $109,300 | $24,584 | $169,593 |
| 2024 | $1,087,011 | $148,425 | $143,182 | $124,635 | 20 | $124,635 | $129,878 | $133,352 |
| 2023 | $1,081,768 | $53,942 | $71,355 | $56,700 | 16 | — | $47,213 | $60,172 |
| 2022 | $1,100,147 | $75,640 | $89,281 | $69,600 | 21 | $69,612 | $55,971 | $124,276 |
| 2021 | $1,121,309 | $153,997 | $173,725 | $158,950 | 22 | $158,950 | $153,997 | $72,664 |
| 2020 | $1,144,275 | $48,373 | $78,661 | $65,500 | 21 | — | $48,373 | $59,327 |
| 2019 | $1,175,437 | $129,813 | $83,090 | $65,500 | 17 | — | $129,833 | $62,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kilkea Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2025 — 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 2025 filing lists tuition as the purpose of its largest grants. Among the grantees, Rochester Institute of Technology describes its mission as using technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. Syracuse University describes its mission as supporting student success through such activities as global study, experiential learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $109,300. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $96,200, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed award was $96,200 to St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, for tuition. Other listed awards included $2,000 each to Rochester Institute of Technology and an individual recipient, and $1,000 each to Cornell University, Bowdon College, Farmdale State College, Hamilton College, Nazareth College, two individual recipients, Syracuse University, and the University of Buffalo; each was designated for tuition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian G. Lacey as president and R. Kevin Lacey CFO as CFO.
The Kilkea Foundation Inc is led by Brian G. Lacey, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian G. Lacey
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Kevin Lacey Cfo
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: R. Kevin Lacey (2019) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kilkea Foundation Inc
How much does The Kilkea Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kilkea Foundation Inc gave $109K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 20 grants.
What is The Kilkea Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kilkea Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,408, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kilkea Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kilkea Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kilkea Foundation Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%).
Does The Kilkea Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Kilkea Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition" (13 grants).
Who are The Kilkea Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kilkea Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Michaels College ($96,200), Rochester Institute of Technology ($2,000) and Cornell University ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kilkea Foundation Inc?
The Kilkea Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (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 Kilkea Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 filing lists tuition as the purpose of its largest grants. Among the grantees, Rochester Institute of Technology describes its mission as using technology, the arts, and design for the greater good. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kilkea Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kilkea Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kilkea Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0565669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Kilkea Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kilkea-foundation-inc-morg_162e9147ac7a4a8684e569b6d123f673
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