William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation
The William S & Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation is a private foundation based in Katy, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations in Houston, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, including a school, museums, and other charitable organizations.
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation at a glance
In short: William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation gave $750K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $750,300
- +55.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,209
- +83.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $16,272,012
- +39.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: William S Kilroy Jr
Mailing address: 27126 Horizon Bay Ln Suite 100, Katy, TX 77494
Phone: (713) 478-6606
Email: billk@kilroyfoundation.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hungarian American Coalition ($240K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $685K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($65,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 122 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grants went to organizations in Texas and Georgia, including recipients in Houston, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 $483K (2024) to $945K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian American Coalition Washington, DC | To improve the facilities of the elementary school in farmos, hungary. | $210,000 |
| Sam Houston University Foundation Huntsville, TX | Shared Nurse Academic Partnership Initiative (Snappi) | $200,000 |
| Tapiomente Mentesugyi Alapitvany | To Buy Medical Equipment for Community Ambulances | $77,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $65,000 |
| Inspire Women Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $42,000 |
| United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Koshalom Egyesulet | Holiday Assistance for Low-Income Families/Children in Hungary | $40,000 |
| Hungarian American Coalition Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Tapioszele Es Tersege Kozhasznu Mentesugyi Alapitvany | To Buy Medical Equipment for Community Ambulances | $18,000 |
| Koshalom Egyesulet | Architecture plan and survey for proposed expansion of existing animal park | $15,300 |
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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 | $16,272,012 | $5,782,562 | $1,165,894 | $750,300 | 11 | $955,632 | $5,628,687 | $1,068,315 |
| 2024 | $11,655,344 | $2,810,666 | $643,718 | $482,700 | 13 | $489,260 | $2,686,531 | $1,046,302 |
| 2023 | $9,488,396 | $1,514,901 | $1,135,609 | $914,150 | 29 | $999,619 | $1,412,331 | $908,676 |
| 2022 | $9,109,104 | $577,131 | $1,048,919 | $945,200 | 35 | $947,317 | $475,529 | $917,319 |
| 2021 | $9,580,892 | $1,974,908 | $945,344 | $816,500 | 34 | $839,641 | $1,872,643 | $992,700 |
| 2020 | $8,551,328 | $525,592 | $977,445 | $817,023 | 44 | — | $446,139 | $815,450 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 2024 grantees included organizations working in education, museums and the arts, environmental conservation, wildlife, health, and social services. For example, the Houston Museum of Natural Science says its mission is to advance knowledge of natural science and maintain a first-class museum. Houston Botanic Garden describes its mission as enriching life through discovery, education, and conservation of plants and the natural environment. River Oaks Chamber Orchestra says it aims to shape the future of classical music by modernizing and personalizing the concert experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $482,700. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $270,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest award was $270,000 to The Joy School for a building campaign. Other notable grants included $75,000 to the Houston Museum of Natural Science for charitable purposes and $75,000 to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston for its Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $750,300.
The foundation also awarded the Museum of Fine Arts Houston $35,000 for the Bayou Bend Annual Fund and $10,000 for the Icons 2024 Grand Gala Ball. Other 2024 grants included $5,000 each to Houston Botanic Garden and The Salvation Army, and $2,500 to Houston Zoo. Houston Zoo describes its mission as connecting communities with animals and inspiring action to save wildlife.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact William S Kilroy Jr and submit a letter containing information they deem relevant for consideration. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lora Jean Kilroy, Mari Angela Kilroy, and William S Kilroy Jr as trustees.
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation is led by Renata Adamecz, President on the 2025 filing; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renata Adamecz
President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Colleen Kilroy
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
William S. Kilroy Jr.
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
David Doll
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mari Angela Kilroy (2020–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Term ended May 2025
- Former: Lora Jean Kilroy (2020–2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to William S Kilroy Jr (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation
How much does William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation give each year?
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation gave $750K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $483K across 13 grants.
What is William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation's typical grant size?
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $68,209, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation give grants?
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was District of Columbia (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation's largest grantees?
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hungarian American Coalition ($240,000 across 2 grants), Sam Houston University Foundation ($200,000) and Tapiomente Mentesugyi Alapitvany ($77,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($65,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation?
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $956K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in education, museums and the arts, environmental conservation, wildlife, health, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation?
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation's EIN?
William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0169904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William S and Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-s-and-lora-jean-kilroy-foundation-morg_517c48e65cc040e6836da8b32392cb10
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