The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation
THE ROBERT J & BERNADETTE KANE is a private foundation based in Highland Heights, Ohio. In filing year 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $47,720 to charitable organizations.
The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation gave $48K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,720
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,807
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $450,322
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 488 Lynden Drive, Highland Heights, OH 44143-1565
Phone: (440) 221-7133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NDCL ($20K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 6% to Michigan, 5% to Florida, 3% to New York, and 3% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $130 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2019) to $53K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NDCL Chardon, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $20,000 |
| St Paschal Baylon Highland Heights, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $8,325 |
| Padua High School Parma, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $7,500 |
| Legatus Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,900 |
| JL Cares Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,040 |
| Claire's Crusade Independence, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000 |
| Taps Arlington, VA | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,200 |
| Honduran Childrens Rescue Fund University Heights, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Lifeworks Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Contribution | $500 |
| St Bonaventure St Bonaventure, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $450,322 | $65,047 | $72,152 | $47,720 | 17 | $47,720 | $1,417 | $54,494 |
| 2023 | $457,427 | $37,446 | $66,027 | $48,780 | 23 | $48,780 | $8,355 | $47,603 |
| 2022 | $486,008 | $27,367 | $76,406 | $52,875 | 24 | $52,875 | — | $48,767 |
| 2021 | $535,047 | $59,195 | $60,331 | $43,945 | 19 | $43,945 | $4,989 | $52,802 |
| 2020 | $536,183 | $34,546 | $60,309 | $42,859 | 18 | — | $4,593 | $43,878 |
| 2019 | $561,946 | $58,885 | $52,915 | $40,890 | 13 | — | $10,480 | $42,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, faith-related organizations, and organizations addressing health and social needs. For example, Legatus describes its mission as helping its members study, live, and spread the Catholic faith in their business, professional, and personal lives. The Honduran Childrens Rescue Fund says it supports a Honduran charity providing social assistance programs in rural regions of that country. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of people affected by those diseases.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $47,720. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $20,000, with a median grant of $500.
The largest listed grants were $20,000 to NDCL in Chardon, Ohio; $8,325 to St Paschal Baylon in Highland Heights, Ohio; and $7,500 to Padua High School in Parma, Ohio. Other listed grants included $2,900 to Legatus, $2,040 to JL Cares, $2,000 to Claire’s Crusade, and $1,200 to TAPS. The foundation also gave $1,000 to the Honduran Childrens Rescue Fund and $250 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J Kane as president; Bernadette Kane, Kelly Keefe, and R James Kane as vice presidents.
The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation is led by Robert J. Kane, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Kane
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernadette Kane
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Keefe
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. James Kane
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation
How much does The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation give each year?
The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation gave $48K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 23 grants.
What is The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,807, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation give grants?
The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants) and Jupiter, FL (2 grants).
Does The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NDCL ($20,000), St Paschal Baylon ($8,325) and Padua High School ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation?
The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation reported $450K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, faith-related organizations, and organizations addressing health and social needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation's EIN?
The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1880930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Robert J & Bernadette Kane Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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