The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Waukesha, Wisconsin with $837M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$837Mtotal assets

1999IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC has awarded

40 grantees · $46.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc $8.1M
Greathearts Foundation $6.5M
Mtf Fund $2.9M
Wake Forest University $2.2M
In Medias Res $2M
Arizona State University Foundation For A New American University $1.7M
Acton Institute For The Study Of Religion And Liberty $1.6M
Grand Canyon University $1.6M
British Schools And Universities Foundation Inc $1.1M
Wgu Advancement $1M
Pbs Foundation $1M
New Schools For Alabama $905K
University Of West Alabama Foundation $887K
George Washington University $779K
Belmont University $777K
American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research $750K
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois $735K
Southeastern University Inc $702K
President And Fellows Of Harvard College $700K
Character Lab Inc $675K
Georgia Tech Research Corporation $669K
Ohio State University Foundation $645K
University Of Northern Iowa Foundation $645K
North Central College $630K
American Association Of Colleges And Universities $600K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$54.1M
FY2021$65.7M
FY2022$34.2M
FY2023$54M

About The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersWaukesha, Wisconsin
EIN391923558
IRS ruling1999

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC?

The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Waukesha, Wisconsin with $837M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC?

The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC's EIN is 391923558. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC?

Private foundations like The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.