The Henkes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Henkes Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$256,682
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,100 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,350 | 33 | $222,551 |
| 2024 | $21,100 | 39 | $235,930 |
| 2025 | $25,500 | 37 | $256,682 |
How to apply
The Henkes Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Henkes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $2,750 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $1,250 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Fullerton | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Project Veritas | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Independent Medical Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Renovare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| American Transparency | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| California School for the Deaf-Riverside | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| City of Hope National Medical Center | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| College of the Ozarks | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Come and See Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church-Anaheim | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Henri Nouwen Society | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Media Research Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Prager University Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Center for Medical Progress | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Trauma Intervention Programs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Westmont College | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 52 Week Ministry | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Scienc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Arizona Christian University | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| C S Lewis Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Center for Becoming | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Childrens Health Defense | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Discovery Institute | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Environmental Working Group | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Epoch Times Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Stand to Reason | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Turning Point for God | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph P Henkes
- Marsha S Henkes
Questions people ask
Does The Henkes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Henkes Foundation give?
$25,500 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Henkes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph P Henkes (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Marsha S Henkes (Dir, VP).
What does The Henkes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.