CKKO Foundation
CKKO Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations in Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, and California, with many of the listed awards designated for annual operations.
CKKO Foundation at a glance
In short: CKKO Foundation gave $386K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Arizona. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $386,000
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,296
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,463,638
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CKKO Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists no application form or materials, deadlines, or restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Ckko Foundation Co Harold F Oberkfe
Mailing address: 10107 E Cinder Cone Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Phone: (480) 585-7659
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CKKO Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Carolina Community Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $251K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 138 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (45%), North Carolina (32%), Georgia (10%), New York (6%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is CKKO Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $291K (2019) to $395K (2022). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $386K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Community Foundation Raleigh, NC | Annual Fund for Operations | $60,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Annual Fund Operations | $50,000 |
| Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center Phoenix, AZ | Annual Fund for Operations | $30,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Annual Fund for Operations | $30,000 |
| Refugee Support Service Inc Charlotte, NC | Annual Fund for Operations | $20,000 |
| Wild at Heart Inc Cave Creek, AZ | Annual Fund for Operations | $15,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Charlotte, NC | Annual Fund for Operations | $12,000 |
| Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped Phoenix, AZ | Annual Fund for Operations | $12,000 |
| Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc Chandler, AZ | Annual Fund for Operations | $12,000 |
| The Gibbon Conservation Center Santa Clarita, CA | Annual Fund for Operations | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,463,638 | $494,608 | $505,564 | $386,000 | 27 | $386,000 | $405,094 | $300,521 |
| 2024 | $4,474,594 | $690,092 | $383,344 | $375,000 | 28 | $375,000 | $603,022 | $301,374 |
| 2023 | $4,167,846 | $211,241 | $321,513 | $315,000 | 25 | $315,000 | $141,180 | $262,029 |
| 2022 | $4,273,808 | $370,028 | $447,898 | $395,000 | 29 | $395,000 | $370,028 | $260,993 |
| 2021 | $4,341,225 | $666,394 | $375,893 | $325,000 | 29 | $325,000 | $666,394 | $305,050 |
| 2020 | $4,045,032 | $336,850 | $360,275 | $317,000 | 28 | — | $336,850 | $259,310 |
| 2019 | $4,066,747 | $156,874 | $331,447 | $291,000 | 31 | — | $121,033 | $262,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CKKO Foundation reported a distributable amount of $301K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the North Carolina Community Foundation describes its work as building philanthropic capacity and supporting community needs, nonprofits, and scholarships across North Carolina. Wild at Heart says it rescues and cares for raptors and provides education and community outreach. Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped describes providing recreation, education, and socialization for people with disabilities. Desert Sounds Performing Arts says it helps underserved children experience music through instruments, supplies, lessons, and performance opportunities.
Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern service dogs for veterans, accessible music education, companion-animal welfare, and dance and arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $386,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $60,000 to the North Carolina Community Foundation, $50,000 to St Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank, and $30,000 each to Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center and Southwest Wildlife Foundation. The filing describes these awards as annual operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold F Oberkfell, Verity A Oberkfell, Betty J Zimmer, Keith Oberkfell, Christopher Oberkfell, and Kelly Oberkfell as trustees.
CKKO Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Betty J. Zimmer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christopher Oberkfell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Harold F. Oberkfell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Keith Oberkfell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kelly Oberkfell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Verity A. Oberkfell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 CKKO Foundation
How much does CKKO Foundation give each year?
CKKO Foundation gave $386K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $375K across 28 grants.
What is CKKO Foundation's typical grant size?
CKKO Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,296, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CKKO Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does CKKO Foundation give grants?
CKKO Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (32%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (5 grants), Phoenix, AZ (4 grants), Sandy Springs, GA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does CKKO Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of CKKO Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are CKKO Foundation's largest grantees?
CKKO Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include North Carolina Community Foundation ($60,000), St Vincent De Paul Society Food Bank ($50,000) and Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CKKO Foundation?
CKKO Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $386K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $301K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CKKO Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the North Carolina Community Foundation describes its work as building philanthropic capacity and supporting community needs, nonprofits, and scholarships across North Carolina. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CKKO Foundation?
The 2025 filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CKKO Foundation's EIN?
CKKO Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6869577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). CKKO Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ckko-foundation-morg_c5084dc8fa2b4a08a8fff8b01ab4b2e7
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