The Kim Jordan Foundation
The Kim Jordan Foundation is a private foundation based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. In 2024, it made 22 grants totaling $626,330 to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Texas, Wisconsin, and New Mexico.
The Kim Jordan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kim Jordan Foundation gave $626K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $626,330
- +49.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,470
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $6,454,788
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kim Jordan 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: 3401 Tuttle Road 290, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 491-3990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kim Jordan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Humanitarian Church of Dallas ($250K). Together the top 10 received $591K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 72 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Texas (68%), Wisconsin (19%), and New Mexico (11%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Tennessee (1%) and Arkansas (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kim Jordan Foundation gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $394K (2022) to $626K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $626K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Humanitarian Church of Dallas Dallas, TX | General | $250,000 |
| Lawrence University Appleton, WI | General | $120,000 |
| Macmillan Institute Duncanville, TX | General | $100,000 |
| Las Companos Community Fund Santa Fe, NM | General | $52,000 |
| UT Dallas Richardson, TX | General | $23,830 |
| St Phillips School Dallas, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Catch up and Read Dallas, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc Santa Fe, NM | General | $5,000 |
| MNMF Foundation Santa Fe, NM | General | $5,000 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,454,788 | $671,984 | $891,282 | $626,330 | 22 | $626,330 | $407,032 | $687,466 |
| 2023 | $6,645,427 | $591,172 | $628,517 | $418,750 | 15 | $418,750 | $377,217 | $608,811 |
| 2022 | $6,674,390 | $401,727 | $550,404 | $394,071 | 19 | $394,071 | $258,894 | $600,980 |
| 2021 | $6,817,137 | $761,275 | $649,000 | $560,500 | 5 | $560,501 | $525,987 | $574,748 |
| 2020 | $6,701,410 | $237,930 | $511,843 | $434,500 | 11 | — | $247,586 | $487,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kim Jordan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $687K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose work spans education, community support, and human services. For example, Wings of a Butterfly describes its mission as supporting women who have been abused. Simply Grace says it provides a safe, structured environment for women recovering from substance abuse. Irving Family Advocacy Center describes its work as providing therapeutic support to people and families affected by mental health concerns and preventive interventions to reduce community violence. Bring the Light Ministries says it provides spiritual discipleship and basic needs such as food, clothing, and hygiene items.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $626,330 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, and the median grant was $4,500. The largest awards included $250,000 to First Humanitarian Church of Dallas, $120,000 to Lawrence University, $100,000 to MacMillan Institute, $52,000 to Las Companos Community Fund, and $23,830 to UT Dallas. Each of these grants was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kathryn H. Jordan was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Kim Jordan Foundation is led by Kathryn H. Jordan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn H. Jordan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Kim Jordan Foundation
How much does The Kim Jordan Foundation give each year?
The Kim Jordan Foundation gave $626K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $419K across 15 grants.
What is The Kim Jordan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kim Jordan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $28,470, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kim Jordan Foundation give grants?
The Kim Jordan Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (19%) and New Mexico (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants), Santa Fe, NM (4 grants) and Richardson, TX (2 grants).
Does The Kim Jordan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kim Jordan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kim Jordan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kim Jordan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Humanitarian Church of Dallas ($250,000), Lawrence University ($120,000) and Macmillan Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kim Jordan Foundation?
The Kim Jordan Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $626K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $687K (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 Kim Jordan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose work spans education, community support, and human services. For example, Wings of a Butterfly describes its mission as supporting women who have been abused. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kim Jordan 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 Kim Jordan Foundation's EIN?
The Kim Jordan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6579229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kim Jordan 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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