CKBN Charitable Foundation
CKBN Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients including schools, churches, health and social-service organizations, and a television ministry.
CKBN Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: CKBN Charitable Foundation gave $67K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,000
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,154
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $584,590
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to CKBN Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1419 S 176Th Street, Omaha, NE 68130
Phone: (402) 697-8897
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CKBN Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madonna School ($8K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Nebraska recipients received 65% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Missouri, 9%; Alabama, 7%; Colorado, 7%; and Tennessee, 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How CKBN Charitable Foundation gives
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $67K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madonna School Omaha, NE | General | $7,500 |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Church Omaha, NE | General | $6,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Kansas City, MO | General | $6,000 |
| Marian Sisters Wahoo, NE | General | $6,000 |
| Mater Filius of Nebraska Omaha, NE | General | $6,000 |
| Catholic Charities Omaha, NE | General | $5,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Birmingham, AL | General | $5,000 |
| St John Paul the Great Catholic HS Denver, CO | General | $5,000 |
| St Patricks Catholic Church Elkhorn, NE | General | $5,000 |
| Women's Care Center Lincoln, NE | General | $4,000 |
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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 | $584,590 | $56,463 | $88,011 | $67,000 | 13 | $67,000 | $35,452 | $75,698 |
| 2023 | $616,138 | $13,712 | $66,250 | $65,000 | 13 | $65,000 | $12,462 | $66,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CKBN Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own descriptions identify services for older adults in need and support for women facing crisis pregnancies. Little Sisters of the Poor says it operates a home providing nursing and residential care for needy, elderly, and poor people. Mater Filius of Nebraska says it provides a free home and support for pregnant women, including help coordinating medical care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $67,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $7,500, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $7,500 to Madonna School; $6,500 to St Margaret Mary Catholic Church; and $6,000 each to Little Sisters of the Poor, Marian Sisters, and Mater Filius of Nebraska. The listed grants were designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Caroline Roth was listed as President on the 2024 filing.
CKBN Charitable Foundation is led by Caroline Roth, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Roth
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$21K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $21K, to Caroline Roth (President).
Frequently asked questions about CKBN Charitable Foundation
How much does CKBN Charitable Foundation give each year?
CKBN Charitable Foundation gave $67K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 13 grants.
What is CKBN Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
CKBN Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,154, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CKBN Charitable Foundation give grants?
CKBN Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (9%) and Alabama (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (5 grants).
Does CKBN Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of CKBN Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are CKBN Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
CKBN Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Madonna School ($7,500), St Margaret Mary Catholic Church ($6,500) and Little Sisters of the Poor ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CKBN Charitable Foundation?
CKBN Charitable Foundation reported $585K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does CKBN Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own descriptions identify services for older adults in need and support for women facing crisis pregnancies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CKBN Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CKBN Charitable Foundation's EIN?
CKBN Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3329721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does CKBN Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). CKBN Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ckbn-charitable-foundation-morg_a6a381dab3d74945a2411d64b0684cc2
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