Kahle-austin Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kahle-austin Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Biddeford, Maine, registered in 2021, with $102,916,819 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
319 Main St, Biddeford, ME, 04005 EIN 85-2286751 Since 2021
Revenue (FY2024)
$102.9M
▲ 70365.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$20.3M
Net assets
$118.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Kahle-austin Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating70 mo reserves · +80% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Kahle-austin Family Foundation: 70 mo reserves · +80% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Kahle-austin Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Kahle-austin Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 319 Main St, Biddeford, ME, 04005
- City
- Biddeford
- State
- Maine
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.9M (FY2020) to $102.9M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $780Net assets $118.7M
Operating margin
80.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$118.7M
Total liabilities
$780
Net assets
$118.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,916,819▲70365% | $20,288,599▲1720% | $118,677,832▲458% | $118,678,612▲458% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$146,469▼107% | $1,114,498▲28.9% | $21,262,487▲42.7% | $21,267,150▲42.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $2,049,953▲130% | $864,817▼22.3% | $14,901,727▼10.2% | $14,906,305▼10.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $890,610▼94.7% | $1,112,942▲260% | $16,585,930▼6.1% | $16,589,905▼6.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $16,903,922 | $309,179 | $17,663,724 | $17,663,724 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Kahle | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Caslon Kahle | Director | 1 | — |
| Logan Kahle | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary K Austin | Director | 2 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kahle-austin Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kahle-austin Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-2286751, based in Biddeford, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kahle-austin Family Foundation's EIN?
- Kahle-austin Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-2286751.
- How much revenue does Kahle-austin Family Foundation report?
- Kahle-austin Family Foundation reported $102,916,819 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kahle-austin Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Kahle-austin Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Kahle-austin Family Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kahle-austin Family Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Brewster Kahle (Chairman).
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Data for Kahle-austin Family Foundation (EIN 85-2286751) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.