The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc
The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Watertown, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $105K.
The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +145.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,765,195
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Watertown Area Community Foundation ($50K). Together the top 2 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 67% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $285K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown Area Community Foundation Watertown, WI | Classroom Supplies | $50,000 |
| YMCA Watertown, WI | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,765,195 | $126,560 | $121,540 | $100,000 | 2 | $100,000 | $105,020 | $148,365 |
| 2023 | $2,760,175 | $53,139 | $314,031 | $285,400 | 14 | $285,400 | $62,606 | $154,787 |
| 2022 | $3,021,067 | $3,033,546 | $12,479 | — | — | — | $21,067 | $76,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc is led by Kelly Kwapil, President & Secretary on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Kwapil
President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Graglia
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Schwager
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Sirenik
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Kwapil
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc
How much does The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc give each year?
The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc gave $100K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $285K across 14 grants.
How large is The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc?
The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (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.
Where does The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc operate?
The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Wisconsin.
What is The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc's EIN?
The William and Cathy Kwapil Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1952069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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