Kitty M Perkins Foundation
Accepts applications
Kitty M Perkins Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $605,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $270,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$605,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$270,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $575,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $591,000 | 24 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $575,000 | 11 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $605,000 | 10 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristina L Witte 41126 Drive 420, Cambridge, NE 69022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (308) 697-3395 |
| What to submit | Detail as to purpose for funds and amount requested. |
| Restrictions | Limited in general to public charities under irc section 501(c)(3) located in south central and southwestern Nebraska. |
What Kitty M Perkins Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 10 | $605,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Museum Foundation Inc | Koolaid display | $270,000 |
| Doane University | Performing arts center | $100,000 |
| Tri-Valley Medical Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Doane University | Pan-caribbean/south america scholarship | $60,000 |
| Garden County Health Services Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Cambridge Park Foundation | Playground equipment maintenance | $25,000 |
| Nebraska Public Media | Npr and net | $25,000 |
| Hastings Symphony Orchestra | General support | $10,000 |
| Butler Memorial Library Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Nebraska Lions Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristina L Witte
- Kathryn A Heitmann
- William E Shoemaker
- J August Shoemaker
- D Charles Shoemaker
Questions people ask
Does Kitty M Perkins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kitty M Perkins Foundation give?
$605,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Kitty M Perkins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristina L Witte (President/Director), Kathryn A Heitmann (Vice President/Director), William E Shoemaker (Treasurer/Director) and J August Shoemaker (Secretary/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kitty M Perkins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.