Bomhoff Foundation

WICHITA, KS EIN: 48-6377562

The Bomhoff Foundation is a private foundation established in Kansas and based in Wichita, KS. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 2001.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.1M

+0.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.6M

+46.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$123K

+46.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bomhoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $992K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Nonprofit Human Services
Poverty Alleviation
Reproductive Health
Special Education

Grantmaking

Grant Range

approximately $123,000 (2024)

Average Grant

approximately $123,000 (2024)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, with a particular emphasis on the Wichita area.

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $5.3M (100%)

States

Kansas

Cities

AndoverGarden CityWichita

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $14,111,574
Total Revenue: $1,842,665
Total Expenses: $1,831,383
Net Income: $11,282
Total Liabilities: $0
Qualifying Distributions: $1,632,373

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $14,101,708
Total Revenue: $501,102
Total Expenses: $1,310,433
Investment Income and Dividends: $409,843
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $91,259

Revenue Composition (2023):

Investment income and dividends: $409,843
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $91,259
Total grants and contributions received: $0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$14,111,574	$14,101,708	$14,914,509
Revenue	$1,842,665	$501,102	$599,211
Expenses	$1,831,383	$1,310,433	$1,098,580
Qualifying Distributions	$1,632,373	$1,129,216	$924,492
Net Investment Income	$1,640,112	$313,184	$460,062
Distributable Amount	$992,491	$919,532	$913,937

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

76 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Red Cross of Kansas ($208,000), Emberhope Inc ($208,000), Heartspring ($208,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF KANSAS WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$208,000
BOTANICA THE WICHITA GARDENS WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$75,000
EMBERHOPE INC WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$208,000
FLOWERS ON DOUGLAS WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$8,000
HEARTSPRING WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$208,000
HUMANKIND MINISTRIES WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$200,000
KANSAS AVIATION MUSEUM WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$122,000
LORD'S DINER WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$12,000
SALVATION ARMY WICHITA, KS	GENERAL FUND	$208,000
SENIOR SERVICES OF WICHITA WICHITA, KS	MEALS ON WHEELS	$60,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Janice Zerbe – Trustee (4 hours/week, $50,000 compensation)
William M Cobb – Trustee (4 hours/week, $50,000 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JANICE ZERBE	TRUSTEE	4	$50,000
WILLIAM M COBB	TRUSTEE	4	$50,000

Contact Information

Address: 301 N Main St Ste 600, Wichita, KS 67202-4806

Telephone: 316-263-8294

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bomhoff Foundation fund?

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Reproductive Health • Special Education

How do I apply for a grant from Bomhoff Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $1,605,000 • In 2023, the foundation made 16 grants totaling approximately $1,129,216 in qualifying distributions • Average grant size: approximately $123,000 (2024) • Median grant size: $122,000 • Grant range: $1,000 to $208,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Heartspring: $178,500 • Emberhope Youthville: $143,000 • Humankind Ministries Wichita: $137,500 • American Red Cross of Kansas (among other recipients)

Where does Bomhoff Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, with a particular emphasis on the Wichita area.

What size grants does Bomhoff Foundation award?

In 2024, Bomhoff Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $123K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bomhoff Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bomhoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $992K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.