John P Kavooras Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDelray Beach, Florida · EIN 65-6195165 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$300K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$6.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark Greek Orthodox Church | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $43,400 |
| Boynton Cultural Centre Inc | Boynton Beach, FL | General support | $33,300 |
| Xcel Florida Mentoring Network | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $33,300 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Oak Brook, IL | General support | $26,000 |
| Mercy Homes for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Waterorg | Kansas City, MO | General support | $20,000 |
| Willow Creek Community Church | South Barrington, IL | General support | $19,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| Buckner International | Dallas, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Family Life | Little Rock, AR | General support | $10,000 |
| Heartlight Ministries | Hallsville, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Morning Star Mission Ministries | Joliet, IL | General support | $9,000 |
| Childrens Health Defense | Peachtree City, GA | General support | $8,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $8,000 |
| Lake County Crisis Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Domestic Violen | Zion, IL | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $300,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631189349100318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6195165
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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