The CKKO Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2001 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The foundation operates as a family foundation, with the formal name "Ckko Foundation Tr Agreement" (also known as Oberkfell Harold F and Verity A Ttee). It is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$375K
+19.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
+12.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+6.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the CKKO Foundation supports nonprofit organizations across several areas of interest:
- Health
- Jewish organizations and causes
- Arts and culture
- Social services
- Animal welfare, including wildlife
- Education
- Human services
The foundation primarily funds annual operations and special projects for nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,000–$80,000
Average Grant
varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Arizona, though it has also made grants in Georgia and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total assets: $4,167,846–$4,474,594
- Total annual giving: $315,000–$375,000
- Total revenues: $211,241
- Total expenses: $321,513
- Investment income and dividends: $85,495
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $125,580
- Total liabilities: $0
- Number of employees: 0
Contact Information:
- Address: 10107 E Cinder Cone Trl, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-4580
- Telephone: 480-585-7660
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,474,594 | $4,167,846 | $4,273,808 |
| Revenue | $690,092 | $211,241 | $370,028 |
| Expenses | $383,344 | $321,513 | $447,898 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $375,000 | $315,000 | $395,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $603,022 | $141,180 | $370,028 |
| Distributable Amount | $301,374 | $262,029 | $260,993 |
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
139 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by six trustees:
- Harold F Oberkfell (Trustee)
- Verity A Oberkfell (Trustee)
- Betty J Zimmer (Trustee)
- Keith Oberkfell (Trustee)
- Christopher Oberkfell (Trustee)
- Kelly Oberkfell (Trustee)
All trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD F OBERKFELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| VERITY A OBERKFELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BETTY J ZIMMER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KEITH OBERKFELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER OBERKFELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KELLY OBERKFELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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