The Kontulis Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $804K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+35.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$115K
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
30
+87.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-47.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kontulis Fund reported a distributable amount of $163K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Kontulis Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Kontulis Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 30 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $804K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,886,671 | $2,125,139 | $2,370,846 |
| Revenue | $885,282 | $-36,010 | $-369,170 |
| Expenses | $123,749 | $123,698 | $95,445 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $119,314 | $119,783 | $90,045 |
| Net Investment Income | $804,131 | $35,056 | $15,865 |
| Distributable Amount | $162,536 | $119,452 | $120,530 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($29,244), The Henry Ford ($10,000), Henry Ford Health ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH GROSSE POINTE GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NEW CANAAN NEW CANAAN, CT | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| RACQUET UP DETROIT DETROIT, MI | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| MCLEAN HOSPITAL BELMONT, MA | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL NEW CANAAN, CT | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| NEW CANAAN LIBRARY NEW CANAAN, CT | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| NEW CANAAN NATURE CENTER NEW CANAAN, CT | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| NEW CANAAN YMCA NEW CANAAN, CT | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DANBURY, CT | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,000 |
| SILVER HILL HOSPITAL NEW CANAAN, CT | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH F KONTULIS | PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CHARLES P KONTULIS II | TREASURER / DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CHRISTINE E JAGGI | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kontulis Fund?
The Kontulis Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Kontulis Fund?
As of 2024, The Kontulis Fund holds $2.9M in total assets with $885K in annual revenue. It awarded 30 grants totaling $115K in 2024.
Where does The Kontulis Fund operate?
The Kontulis Fund has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York.
What size grants does The Kontulis Fund award?
In 2024, The Kontulis Fund awarded 30 grants totaling $115K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Kontulis Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kontulis Fund reported a distributable amount of $163K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kontulis Fund's EIN?
The Kontulis Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2508615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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