Bomhoff Foundation
Bomhoff Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2024 filing says awards are made only to charitable organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Bomhoff Foundation at a glance
In short: Bomhoff Foundation gave $1.6M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $123K), mostly in Kansas. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,605,000
- +46.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,462
- +46.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $122,000
- Total assets
- $14,111,574
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bomhoff Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Gregory L Franken. Submit a full proposal plus one copy. Awards are limited to charitable organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Gregory L Franken
Mailing address: 301 N Main St Suite 600, Wichita, KS 67202-4806
Phone: (316) 263-8294
Email: gfranken@beverdye.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bomhoff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross of Kansas ($208K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 76 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Kansas. Listed recipients include organizations in Wichita and Newton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bomhoff Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $133K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $161K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $791K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross of Kansas Wichita, KS | General Fund | $208,000 |
| Emberhope Inc Wichita, KS | General Fund | $208,000 |
| Heartspring Wichita, KS | General Fund | $208,000 |
| Salvation Army Wichita, KS | General Fund | $208,000 |
| Wichita Childrens Home Wichita, KS | General Fund | $208,000 |
| Humankind Ministries Wichita, KS | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Kansas Aviation Museum Wichita, KS | General Fund | $122,000 |
| Trinity Academy Wichita, KS | General Fund | $83,000 |
| Botanica the Wichita Gardens Wichita, KS | General Fund | $75,000 |
| Senior Services of Wichita Wichita, KS | Meals on Wheels | $60,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,111,574 | $1,842,665 | $1,831,383 | $1,605,000 | 13 | $1,632,373 | $1,640,112 | $992,491 |
| 2023 | $14,101,708 | $501,102 | $1,310,433 | $1,099,000 | 13 | $1,129,216 | $313,184 | $919,532 |
| 2022 | $14,914,509 | $599,211 | $1,098,580 | $881,500 | 18 | $924,492 | $460,062 | $913,937 |
| 2021 | $15,415,334 | $1,707,621 | $1,121,385 | $963,500 | 16 | $993,491 | $1,571,625 | $1,024,848 |
| 2020 | $14,823,821 | $538,583 | $929,802 | $790,500 | 16 | — | $248,103 | $869,469 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s listed 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Heartspring says it assesses, diagnoses, treats, educates, and inspires children with neurodevelopmental needs. Emberhope says it offers faith-rooted, trauma-sensitive programs for children, youth, and families. The Kansas Aviation Museum describes its mission as connecting Kansas’s aviation heritage to an innovative future. Trinity Academy says it partners with parents to provide a Christ-centered, college-preparatory education. Mark Arts describes itself as a Wichita-area arts hub offering opportunities to appreciate and create art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $1,605,000. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $208,000, with a median of $122,000. Among the largest awards were $208,000 each to American Red Cross of Kansas, Emberhope, Heartspring, Salvation Army, and Wichita Children’s Home; $200,000 to Humankind Ministries; and $122,000 to Kansas Aviation Museum. Other listed awards included $83,000 to Trinity Academy, $75,000 to Botanica The Wichita Gardens, and $60,000 to Senior Services of Wichita.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janice Zerbe and William M Cobb as trustees.
Bomhoff Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice Zerbe
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $50K (2024)
William M. Cobb
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $50K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: M. Ilene Bomhoff (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Janice Zerbe (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bomhoff Foundation
How much does Bomhoff Foundation give each year?
Bomhoff Foundation gave $1.6M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 13 grants.
What is Bomhoff Foundation's typical grant size?
Bomhoff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $122,000, and its average grant was $123,462, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bomhoff Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Bomhoff Foundation give grants?
Bomhoff Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (13 grants).
Does Bomhoff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Bomhoff Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bomhoff Foundation's largest grantees?
Bomhoff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross of Kansas ($208,000), Emberhope Inc ($208,000) and Heartspring ($208,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bomhoff Foundation?
Bomhoff Foundation reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $992K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bomhoff Foundation fund?
The foundation’s listed 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Heartspring says it assesses, diagnoses, treats, educates, and inspires children with neurodevelopmental needs. Emberhope says it offers faith-rooted, trauma-sensitive programs for children, youth, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bomhoff Foundation?
Contact Gregory L Franken. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bomhoff Foundation's EIN?
Bomhoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6377562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bomhoff Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bomhoff-foundation-morg_dbe939a35416451c9ca01cdf7aa44fe7
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