Kehe Cares Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kehe Cares Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naperville, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $23,032 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.8 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$23,032
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.5 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.5 million | 86 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 94 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
Kehe Cares Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kehe Cares Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $1.7 million |
| Illinois | 34 | $1.6 million |
| Tennessee | 4 | $477,246 |
| Georgia | 4 | $406,351 |
| Florida | 8 | $377,872 |
| Colorado | 7 | $227,910 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $161,206 |
| Montana | 2 | $156,763 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $103,611 |
| California | 4 | $100,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Vision Community Church | Community development | $1.1 million |
| Ceo Forum Inc | Legacy foundation support | $517,000 |
| Mission Lazarus Inc | Community development | $402,346 |
| Provision Bridge | Employee care | $396,201 |
| Cofa | Orphans & refugees | $266,000 |
| Male Mogul Initiative | Community development | $184,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope Inc | Disaster relief | $161,206 |
| Restoring Hope Nepal | Orphans & refugees | $154,263 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries | Community development | $143,334 |
| Kdi Reimbursed Mission Trips | Community development | $133,590 |
| Compassion International | Orphans & refugees | $133,140 |
| Willow Creek Care Center | Community development | $130,000 |
| Agape Source Inc | Community development | $105,000 |
| Three Grains of Rice Missions | Community development | $103,152 |
| Education Equals Hope Inc | Community development | $93,611 |
| Christian Far East Ministry | Orphans & refugees | $75,000 |
| The Ark | Community development | $65,000 |
| The Moody Church | Anti-trafficking | $62,500 |
| Ink 180 | Anti-trafficking | $62,250 |
| Brewer Foundation | Community development | $60,000 |
| Partners in Mission-Usa | Education | $60,000 |
| The Hope Collective | Community development | $60,000 |
| Legacy Leaders NFP | Community development | $55,000 |
| The Kaleo Foundation | Food insecurity | $52,500 |
| Hunger's End Inc | Community development | $50,470 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding & Ed | Rehabilitation | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Church Charities Fund | Orphans & refugees | $50,000 |
| Ubuntu Pathways Inc | Water, sanitation & hygiene | $50,000 |
| World Relief | Community development | $50,000 |
| Dewanna's Closet | Community development | $46,000 |
| Salt & Light Coalition | Anti-trafficking | $45,840 |
| International Network for Yemen | Community development | $45,000 |
| Circle Urban Ministries | Rehabilitation | $42,000 |
| Special Spaces Inc | Water, sanitation & hygiene | $41,400 |
| Refugee Rising | Orphans & refugees | $39,450 |
| Altar Fly Fishing | Community development | $37,900 |
| Young Life | Community development | $37,200 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Community development | $35,000 |
| A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay Inc | Community development | $33,750 |
| Tame | Community development | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rusty Bland
- Brandon Barnholt
- Brad Helmer
- Bryan Aldridge
- Justin Mallot
- Tim Wiggins
- Jim Hallene
- Joe Schwab
- Frank Carlson
- Deb Conklin
- Greg Lernihan
Questions people ask
Does Kehe Cares Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kehe Cares Foundation Inc give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $23,032.
Who runs Kehe Cares Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rusty Bland (President), Brandon Barnholt (Director), Brad Helmer (Director) and Bryan Aldridge (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Kehe Cares Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and human services.