The Kjellstrom Family Foundation
Historical FunderRockford, Illinois · EIN 20-6368876 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$710K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAM CLARK REIDENBACH |
|---|---|
| Address | 8500 EAST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD IL 61108 |
| Phone | 8157538733 |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE GRANT APPLICATION AND INCLUDE SPECIFIED ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED THREE TIMES A YEAR. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Il Center for Nonprofit Excellence | Rockford, IL | Education | $82,459 |
| Farmers Rising Rockford | Rockford, IL | Education | $39,965 |
| Rockford Promise | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $26,792 |
| Shelter Care | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| Keith Country Day School | Rockford, IL | Education | $25,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra | Machesney Park, IL | Education | $24,553 |
| The Music Academy | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $23,970 |
| Burpee Museum of Natural History | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $23,550 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Children's Safe Harbor | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Jackson Charter School | Rockford, IL | Education | $20,000 |
| Ramp Disability Resources & Services | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $20,000 |
| Severson Dells Nature Center | Rockford, IL | Education | $17,500 |
| Nikolas Ritschel Foundation | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $17,000 |
| Rvc Foundation | Rockford, IL | Education | $16,043 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| The Arc Winnebago Boone & Ogle | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| The Baby Bank | Belvidere, IL | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| The YMCA of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $15,000 |
| Ethnic Heritage Museum | Rockford, IL | Education | $13,000 |
| Midway Village Museum | Rockford, IL | Education | $12,500 |
| Brightpoint | Rockford, IL | Education | $12,418 |
| Milestone | Loves Park, IL | Social welfare | $12,000 |
| Westside Showroom | Rockford, IL | Education | $11,623 |
| Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation | Machesney Park, IL | Social welfare | $10,250 |
| Northwest Community Center | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Rockford Area Arts Council | Rockford, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Coronado | Rockford, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Nami Northern Illinois | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $10,000 |
| Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden | Rockford, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Rockford Art Musuem | Rockford, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Trinity House | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $8,360 |
| 100 Strong | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $8,266 |
| Fatherhood Encouragement Project | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $6,000 |
| Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center | Rockford, IL | Education | $5,750 |
| Rockford Family Peace Center | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| The Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Riverfront Museum Park | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Rock River Valley Blood Center | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $5,000 |
| Easterseals | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $4,884 |
| Rockford Rescue Mission | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $4,522 |
| Rockford Barbell | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $4,055 |
| Ken Rock Community Center | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $3,900 |
| United Way of Northwest Illinois | Freeport, IL | Social welfare | $3,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America- Blackhawk Area Council | Rockford, IL | Social welfare | $2,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710,460 | 47 |
| 2024 | $710,866 | 53 |
| 2023 | $631,704 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102062
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6368876
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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