Cafnr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cafnr Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$120,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19,250 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,250 | 1 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 2 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Cafnr 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cafnr Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri | Educational - contribution to cafnr ag-celerator for agricultural technologies program (caat) | $25,000 |
| University of Missouri | Educational - endowment scholarships | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Lehenbauer
- Beau Hepler
- Bill Jackson
- Bill Streeter
- Bradley Schad
- Bruce Mershon
- Caleb Jones
- Chris Daubert
- David Janish
- Don Borgman
- Don Copenhaver
- Don Nikodim
- Ed Turner
- Ernie Verslues
- Garrett Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does Cafnr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cafnr Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Cafnr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Lehenbauer (Trustee), Beau Hepler (Trustee), Bill Jackson (Trustee Emeritus) and Bill Streeter (Trustee Emeritus) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Cafnr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.