John and Karen Pence Charitable
John and Karen Pence Charitable is a private foundation, based in Hutchinson, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $379K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500. Net investment income was $779.
John and Karen Pence Charitable at a glance
In short: John and Karen Pence Charitable gave $500 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $500), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $500
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $379,242
- +121.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John and Karen Pence Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manhattan Arts Center Inc ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John and Karen Pence Charitable gives
- In 2025 it paid out 6% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Arts Center Inc Manhattan, KS | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $379,242 | $208,779 | $500 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $779 | $8,853 |
| 2024 | $170,963 | $171,003 | $40 | — | — | — | — | $365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Karen Pence Charitable reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Karen Pence Charitable is led by Tedd Kimmel, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tedd Kimmel
President & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Pence
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Kimmel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 John and Karen Pence Charitable
How much does John and Karen Pence Charitable give each year?
John and Karen Pence Charitable gave $500 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John and Karen Pence Charitable?
John and Karen Pence Charitable reported $379K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (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.
Where does John and Karen Pence Charitable operate?
John and Karen Pence Charitable has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is John and Karen Pence Charitable's EIN?
John and Karen Pence Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4362887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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