The Kuhn Family Foundation
The Kuhn Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in St Simons Island, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $3K.
The Kuhn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kuhn Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $286K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,429,335
- +526.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $285,867
- +1152.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $445,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Kuhn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University Hospitals ($533K). Together the top 5 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kuhn Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1493% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $1.4M (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Cleveland, OH | General Support | $533,235 |
| The Kuhn Family Foundation Donor Advised Fund 1 Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $445,000 |
| The Kuhn Family Foundation Donor Advised Fund 2 Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $445,000 |
| Playhouse Square Cleveland, OH | Provide Arts and Theatre Experience | $5,000 |
| Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation Bonita Springs, FL | General Support | $1,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-7,785 | $1,461,999 | $1,429,335 | 5 | $1,437,653 | $3,366 | $57,998 |
| 2022 | $1,456,332 | $16,011 | $246,196 | $228,215 | 10 | $229,415 | $19,356 | $75,149 |
| 2021 | $1,699,682 | $72,878 | $142,978 | $127,735 | 8 | $128,735 | $58,635 | $88,188 |
| 2020 | $1,790,745 | $176,757 | $96,524 | $89,735 | 9 | — | $170,968 | $88,828 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kuhn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kuhn Family Foundation is led by Carla L. Kuhn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carla L. Kuhn
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin M. Kuhn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Kuhn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edwin P. Kuhn (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Kuhn Family Foundation
How much does The Kuhn Family Foundation give each year?
The Kuhn Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $228K across 10 grants.
What is The Kuhn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kuhn Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $445,000, and its average grant was $285,867, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kuhn Family Foundation give grants?
The Kuhn Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does The Kuhn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Kuhn Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kuhn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kuhn Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include University Hospitals ($533,235), The Kuhn Family Foundation Donor Advised Fund 1 ($445,000) and The Kuhn Family Foundation Donor Advised Fund 2 ($445,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Kuhn Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Kuhn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kuhn Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kuhn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8680200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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