The Kind Foundation Inc
The Kind Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2025 filing describes grantmaking through hardship relief grants and a charitable matching gift program supporting qualified nonprofit organizations. The filing is marked as the foundation’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Kind Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kind Foundation Inc gave $92K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,129
- +169.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +92.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,685
- +39.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $258
- Primary geography
- California (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kind Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported on its final filing and is not presented as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 50312, Austin, TX 78763
Phone: (646) 814-2102
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kind Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifeway Network Inc ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($86,901), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 60 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 35% to recipients in California, 24% in New York, 22% in New Mexico, 1% in Wisconsin, and 16% with no recipient state specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kind Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $591K (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $86,901 |
| Lifeway Network Inc Tarrytown, NY | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Maranatha Baptist University Inc Watertown, WI | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Honnold Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $500 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd New York, NY | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $500 |
| The Barker Adoption Foundation Betheseda, MD | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $353 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $328 |
| DC Bilingual Public Charter School Washington, DC | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $258 |
| The Benevolence Farm Graham, NC | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $257 |
| Camba Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Matching Gift Program - General Purposes | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing separately reports a transfer of $1,547,611 in assets and $58,263 in liabilities, resulting in a net amount transferred of $1,489,348.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $56,876 | $182,385 | $92,129 | 25 | $165,746 | $52,868 |
| 2024 | $1,582,015 | $166,014 | $2,566,954 | $34,244 | 13 | $1,873,156 | $147,264 |
| 2023 | $3,833,038 | $539,609 | $2,890,225 | $100,075 | 5 | $2,975,521 | $85,788 |
| 2022 | $5,670,250 | $320,763 | $2,929,979 | $54,258 | 5 | $3,198,192 | $125,926 |
| 2021 | $9,779,119 | $489,674 | $2,486,811 | $192,715 | 12 | $2,618,561 | $384,431 |
| 2020 | $10,981,074 | $12,898,505 | $4,229,259 | $590,720 | 42 | — | $195,752 |
| 2018 | $7,018,360 | $10,158,467 | $4,316,934 | $134,675 | 21 | — | $10,128,467 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. It describes the foundation’s final-year charitable activities as including hardship relief grants to individuals and charitable matching gifts to qualified nonprofit organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of supported activities. Hot Bread Kitchen says it creates economic opportunity through culinary job training, placement, and food entrepreneurship. The Honnold Foundation describes its work as funding solar energy solutions and supporting local leadership. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $92,129. Grants ranged from $20 to $31,901, with a median of $258. Its largest listed grants included $31,901 to an individual recipient in California, $20,000 to an individual recipient in New Mexico, and $15,000 to an individual recipient in New York; each was for hardship relief. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Lifeway Network Inc. for general purposes through the charitable matching gift program, and $500 each to the Honnold Foundation and Hot Bread Kitchen for the same stated purpose.
Other 2025 grantees included Maranatha Baptist University Inc. ($1,000), the Barker Adoption Foundation ($353), the North Carolina Community Foundation Inc. ($328), DC Bilingual Public Charter School ($258), CAMBA Inc. ($250), and World Central Kitchen Inc. ($180). These amounts were reported as charitable matching gifts for general purposes where that purpose was listed. The grantees describe their work in areas including education, adoption services, community philanthropy, social services, and crisis response.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jessamyn Waldman Rodriguez as president; Julianna Storch Cohen as secretary and director; Zhilun Pang as treasurer; and Michael Johnston, Daniel Lubetzky, and Justin Mervis as directors. Jeffrey Solomon is listed as a director through April 16, 2025.
The Kind Foundation Inc is led by Jessamyn Waldman Rodriguez, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessamyn Waldman Rodriguez
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lubetzky
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Solomon
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianna Storch Cohen
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Mervis
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Johnston
Director
President → President & Director, 2020
President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zhilun Pang
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Karen McSherry (2018–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ryan Modjeski (2021–2024) — Executive Director & Empatico · Filing note: As of 83021
- Former: George Khalaf (2020) — Executive Director & Empatico
- Former: Vincent Scarfone (2018) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Kind Foundation Inc
How much does The Kind Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kind Foundation Inc gave $92K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 13 grants.
What is The Kind Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kind Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $258, and its average grant was $3,685, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kind Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kind Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and New Mexico (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Kind Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of The Kind Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hardship Relief Grant" (6 grants).
Who are The Kind Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kind Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lifeway Network Inc ($1,000), Maranatha Baptist University Inc ($1,000) and Honnold Foundation ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($86,901), which are not listed by name. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Kind Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission. It describes the foundation’s final-year charitable activities as including hardship relief grants to individuals and charitable matching gifts to qualified nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kind Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kind Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kind Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0856748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Kind Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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