AHK Foundation
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.
AHK Foundation at a glance
In short: AHK Foundation gave $289K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $289K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $288,783
- +122.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $288,783
- +344.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $288,783
- Total assets
- $4,025,337
- +19.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who AHK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was BAI Foundation ($289K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $289K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAI Foundation Springfield, MO | Improve ugandas agriculture by empowering the next generation of argribusiness leaders | $288,783 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,025,337 | $804,526 | $354,710 | $288,783 | 1 | $290,343 | $440,159 | $236,762 |
| 2025 | $3,375,054 | $935,558 | $179,185 | $130,000 | 2 | $131,678 | $137,551 | $181,718 |
| 2024 | $2,520,509 | $456,669 | $144,386 | $115,000 | 3 | $118,082 | $108,936 | $130,012 |
| 2023 | $2,186,979 | $401,911 | $114,694 | $39,583 | 3 | $48,145 | — | $99,670 |
| 2022 | $1,915,742 | $462,810 | $56,006 | $45,000 | 1 | $46,365 | $125,106 | $101,006 |
| 2021 | $1,508,277 | $395,021 | $206,770 | $198,356 | 3 | — | $90,414 | $81,974 |
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.
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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