The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, it reported 10 grants totaling $160,833 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions and organizations working in health and child advocacy.
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family at a glance
In short: The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family gave $161K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,833
- +68.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,083
- +119.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,148,016
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% 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 Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breakthrough T1D ($70K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 59 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (47%), Maryland (44%), and Massachusetts (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2023) to $161K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | Breakthrough T1D Illinois Gala Fund A Cure | $40,000 |
| Bradley University Peoria, IL | Delta Upsilon Capital Campaign | $33,333 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Marist High School Chicago, IL | James and Mary Kilbane Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| The Irish American Partnership Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Des Plaines, IL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Erikas Lighthouse a Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Winnetka, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ic Catholic Prep Elmhurst, IL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Marist Brothers Chicago, IL | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,148,016 | $62,450 | $186,537 | $160,833 | 10 | $168,836 | $62,450 | $174,284 |
| 2024 | $2,272,103 | $654,986 | $103,678 | $95,333 | 13 | $103,142 | $633,188 | $134,954 |
| 2023 | $1,720,795 | $38,541 | $78,377 | $70,500 | 12 | $78,119 | $38,541 | $116,156 |
| 2022 | $1,760,631 | $84,468 | $122,425 | $113,500 | 11 | $121,025 | $91,461 | $113,790 |
| 2021 | $1,798,588 | $28,314 | $121,805 | $113,000 | 13 | $120,525 | $28,314 | $130,482 |
| 2020 | $1,892,079 | $86,937 | $113,498 | $105,000 | 17 | — | $149,135 | $112,153 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university capital campaign, a high school scholarship fund, charitable events, and organizations’ general or unrestricted purposes.
Bradley University, which received $33,333, describes its mission as preparing students for personal and professional success through professional preparation, liberal arts and sciences, and co-curricular experiences, alongside generating, applying, and interpreting knowledge. The Irish American Partnership, which received $15,000, says it supports education, cross-community, and job-creation programs in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and provides forums in the United States for visiting leaders. Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, which received $2,500, says it unites public, private, and community partners to support the safety, health, and well-being of abused children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $160,833. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $12,500. The largest grants included $40,000 to Breakthrough T1D for “Breakthrough T1D Illinois Gala Fund A Cure,” $33,333 to Bradley University for its Delta Upsilon Capital Campaign, and $30,000 to Breakthrough T1D for a charitable event. Other grants included $15,000 to Marist High School for the James and Mary Kilbane Scholarship Fund and $15,000 to the Irish American Partnership for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carla J Kilbane as director and Michael J Kilbane as president, director, and secretary.
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family is led by Michael J Kilbane, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J Kilbane
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla J Kilbane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family
How much does The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family give each year?
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family gave $161K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 13 grants.
What is The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family's typical grant size?
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $16,083, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family give grants?
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (44%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Hagerstown, MD (2 grants).
Does The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family's largest grantees?
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family's largest 2025 grantees include Breakthrough T1D ($70,000 across 2 grants), Bradley University ($33,333) and Marist High School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family?
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (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 does The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university capital campaign, a high school scholarship fund, charitable events, and organizations’ general or unrestricted purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family's EIN?
The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1610196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Michael J and Carla J Kilbane Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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