Kahr Foundation-Ima
Preselected recipients only
Kahr Foundation-Ima is a private foundation in Minnetrista, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.7 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.6 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$12.7 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$79.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.8 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $10.8 million | 68 | $49.4 million |
| 2024 | $12.7 million | 61 | $79.9 million |
How to apply
Kahr Foundation-Ima 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 Kahr Foundation-Ima funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 50 | $10.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $494,169 |
| California | 2 | $251,328 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $152,523 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,918 |
| Indiana | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $55,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $529 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Zoo | General support | $1.6 million |
| Heritage Museums & Gardens | General support | $1.3 million |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge | General support | $1.2 million |
| Pulse | General support | $1.0 million |
| Southwest Christian High School | General support | $994,323 |
| Hope Academy | General support | $951,726 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $502,877 |
| Crown College | General support | $500,000 |
| Family Leader Foundation | General support | $494,169 |
| Minnesota Family Council & Institute | General support | $400,000 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | General support | $366,996 |
| Fraser | General support | $346,438 |
| Southside Community Health Services | General support | $300,000 |
| Youth Frontiers | General support | $250,404 |
| Helping Paws of Minnesota Inc | General support | $205,575 |
| Haiti Teen Challenge | General support | $205,000 |
| Prager University | General support | $201,328 |
| Take Charge Minnesota | General support | $201,328 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General support | $150,863 |
| Norway House | General support | $125,000 |
| The Bond Between (Formerly Secondhand Hounds) | General support | $103,000 |
| Core Foundation | General support | $100,918 |
| Banyan Community | General support | $100,000 |
| Bestprep MN Business Venture & Technology Workshop | General support | $100,000 |
| St Catherine University | General support | $97,812 |
| Treehouse Youth Outreach | General support | $75,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $75,000 |
| Can Do Canines | General support | $56,000 |
| NPH USA | General support | $55,000 |
| Majestic Hills Ranch | General support | $50,000 |
| Reagan Legacy Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope Chest for Breast Cancer | General support | $46,632 |
| Accessability Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Way to Grow | General support | $35,000 |
| Minnesota History Theatre | General support | $30,000 |
| 985 Ktis Radio | General support | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts River Valley | General support | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Arboretum | General support | $25,000 |
| Movefwd | General support | $25,000 |
| United Health Care Children's Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeannine Rivet
- Warren G Herreid II
- Kerri Bawek
- Erik Kolz
- Nikki Herreid Ness
Questions people ask
Does Kahr Foundation-Ima accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kahr Foundation-Ima give?
$12.7 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Kahr Foundation-Ima?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeannine Rivet (President), Warren G Herreid II (VP & Treasurer), Kerri Bawek (Secretary) and Erik Kolz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kahr Foundation-Ima fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and animals.