The Kind Foundation
The Kind Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $14K.
The Kind Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kind Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $30,000
- +1.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +1.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,090,029
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Kind Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Breakthrough NY ($15K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Kind Foundation gives
- Giving grew 300% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $30K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough NY New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Bridgeport, CT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| De La Salle Academy New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Prep for Prep New York, NY | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,090,029 | $135,752 | $51,969 | $30,000 | 4 | $51,919 | $14,188 | $60,273 |
| 2025 | $1,089,468 | $458,788 | $50,281 | $29,500 | 4 | $49,962 | $35,415 | $56,652 |
| 2024 | $677,929 | $299,327 | $313 | — | — | — | $17,688 | $40,992 |
| 2023 | $383,227 | $21,488 | $10,001 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 | $11,826 | $31,850 |
| 2022 | $445,524 | $55,908 | $2,373 | — | — | — | $5,661 | $15,927 |
| 2021 | $117,806 | $6,183 | $13,852 | $11,000 | 3 | — | $898 | $6,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kind Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kind Foundation is led by Jennifer Okin, V President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jennifer Okin
V President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jon Santemma
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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
How much does The Kind Foundation give each year?
The Kind Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 4 grants.
What is The Kind Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kind Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,500, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kind Foundation give grants?
The Kind Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Kind Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Kind Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is The Kind Foundation?
The Kind Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (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 is The Kind Foundation's EIN?
The Kind Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5059342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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