Deboer Foundation Inc
DeBoer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports direct charitable activity developing community leadership in Myanmar, alongside grants to organizations working on international child feeding and local relief and assistance.
Deboer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Deboer Foundation Inc gave $106K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,200
- +66.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,275
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $34,907
- -31.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Deboer Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Kevin Jantzen as the contact and states that no form or materials are required. It lists no restrictions on awards and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Kevin Jantzen
Mailing address: 2121 North Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: (316) 291-9761
Website: https://www.deboerfellowship.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deboer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Deboer Fellowship Myanmar Company Limited ($46K). Together the top 8 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 35 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports direct charitable activity in Myanmar. Listed 2025 grants went to recipients in Kansas, Minnesota, and Tennessee, as well as DeBoer Fellowship Myanmar Company Limited.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Deboer Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2024) to $839K (2019). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deboer Fellowship Myanmar Company Limited | General Fund | $46,200 |
| Hopenet Wichita, KS | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Club Parkinsons Wichita, KS | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Center City Academy Wichita, KS | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Wichita Recovery Hub Wichita, KS | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Blue Sky Ranch Haysville, KS | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Showerup Spring Hill, TN | General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,907 | $340,000 | $315,502 | $106,200 | 8 | $315,502 | $596 |
| 2024 | $51,202 | $488,041 | $470,478 | $63,970 | 5 | $470,478 | $438 |
| 2023 | $43,789 | $439,000 | $464,293 | $80,780 | 11 | $464,293 | $854 |
| 2022 | $373,153 | $305,000 | $291,699 | $122,118 | 7 | $291,699 | $1,979 |
| 2021 | $360,215 | $814,605 | $762,071 | $173,083 | 4 | $837,279 | $4,663 |
| 2020 | $402,326 | $1,380,500 | $1,306,681 | $634,865 | 31 | — | $3,746 |
| 2019 | $238,846 | $2,338,391 | $2,298,427 | $839,175 | 43 | — | $3,988 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deboer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $596 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 2025 filing identifies activities in Myanmar to develop community leadership. The DeBoer Fellowship’s website describes its work as developing competent, compassionate, and ethical leaders through training and public programs.
The 2025 grants also show support for a range of organizations. HopeNet describes its mission as offering services aimed at restoring dignity and hope. Club Parkinsons says it works to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease. Feed My Starving Children describes its work as addressing child hunger around the world, and Center City Academy says it provides an educationally enriched environment for children from diverse backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $106,200. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $46,200, with a median of $7,500; all listed grant purposes were “general fund.” The largest grants went to DeBoer Fellowship Myanmar Company Limited ($46,200), HopeNet ($20,000), Feed My Starving Children ($10,000), and Club Parkinsons ($10,000). Other listed recipients were Center City Academy, Wichita Recovery Hub, Blue Sky Ranch, and ShowerUp, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandy Parr and Peter Dove as directors, Marilyn DeBoer as director and chair, and Kevin Jantzen as director and treasurer.
Deboer Foundation Inc is led by Marilyn Deboer, Director & Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn Deboer
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Parr
Director
On filings since 2021
23 hrs/week
$57K (2021) → $38K (2025)
Peter Dove
Director
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$47K (2023) → $45K (2025)
Kevin Jantzen
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Paul F. Kling (2019–2024) — President - Ending
- Former: Chris Herink (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Denmark (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack DeBoer (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Penny Deboer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Skyler Scott DeBoer (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Weatherford (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shelly Prichard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cary Paine (2019) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $45K, to Peter Dove (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Deboer Foundation Inc
How much does Deboer Foundation Inc give each year?
Deboer Foundation Inc gave $106K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 5 grants.
What is Deboer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Deboer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $13,275, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deboer Foundation Inc give grants?
Deboer Foundation Inc's top state is Kansas, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (4 grants).
Does Deboer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Deboer Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Deboer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Deboer Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Deboer Fellowship Myanmar Company Limited ($46,200), Hopenet ($20,000) and Feed My Starving Children ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deboer Foundation Inc?
Deboer Foundation Inc reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $316K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $596 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deboer Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies activities in Myanmar to develop community leadership. The DeBoer Fellowship’s website describes its work as developing competent, compassionate, and ethical leaders through training and public programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deboer Foundation Inc?
The filing names Kevin Jantzen as the contact and states that no form or materials are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deboer Foundation Inc's EIN?
Deboer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3394129. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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