AHK Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Barrington, IL EIN: 36-3912532

AHK Foundation is a private foundation, based in Barrington, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $289K. Net investment income was $440K.

Key facts about AHK Foundation

In short: AHK Foundation gave $289K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $289K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
36-3912532
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$288,783
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$288,783
Median grant
$288,783
Total assets
$4,025,337
Primary geography
Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.0M

+19.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$289K

+122.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$289K

+344.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AHK Foundation reported a distributable amount of $237K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How AHK Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 630% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Arlington HeightsCarol StreamGlen EllynHarvardSouth BarringtonSpringfieldStamford

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K3 grants2021 1 grant2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024 2 grants2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $289K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $289K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

BAI Foundation: $289KBAI Foundation$289K

The largest 2026 recipient was BAI Foundation ($289K).

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
BAI Foundation Springfield, MOImprove ugandas agriculture by empowering the next generation of argribusiness leaders$288,783

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$4,025,337$3,375,054$2,520,509
Revenue$804,526$935,558$456,669
Expenses$354,710$179,185$144,386
Qualifying Distributions$290,343$131,678$118,082
Net Investment Income$440,159$137,551$108,936
Distributable Amount$236,762$181,718$130,012

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

AHK Foundation is led by Jerald Kehe, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Jerald Kehe

    President & Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janice Kehe

    Treasurer & Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rebecca Holby

    Secretary & Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberly Roy

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about AHK Foundation

How much does AHK Foundation give each year?

AHK Foundation gave $289K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $130K across 2 grants.

How large is AHK Foundation?

AHK Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does AHK Foundation operate?

AHK Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri.

What is AHK Foundation's EIN?

AHK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3912532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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