The Kipper Family Foundation
The Kipper Family Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in Illinois in 1959 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Frankfort, Illinois, the foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$499K
+93.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
+125.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations working to serve people in communities and educate the public on various concerns.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $8,000 to $250,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024 (ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $1,105,531
- Total Revenue: $59,901
- Total Expenses: $261,804
- Investment Income and Dividends: $59,901
The foundation has no employees and operates with minimal staffing.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is supported by Barbara L. Kipper.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA L KIPPER | DIRECTOR - PART TIME | — | — |
| TALIA K AUSIELLO | DIRECTOR - PART TIME | — | — |
| TAMAR K JACOBY | DIRECTOR - PART TIME | — | — |
| CAROL KLOSTER | DIRECTOR - PART TIME | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: C/O FH 20940 S Frankfort Square Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423
Telephone: 708-799-6800
EIN: 36-6032324
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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