KAHR Foundation-IMA is a private independent foundation established in 2005 and based in Minnetrista, Minnesota. The foundation name represents the initials of the founders' surnames and their mothers' maiden surnames: Kahler, Archambault, Herreid, and Rivet. The foundation was created by Jeannine M. Rivet and Warren G. Herreid II as a family foundation for philanthropic endeavors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$12.7M
+17.0% YoY
Grant Count
61
-10.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$208K
+30.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses primarily on three key areas:
- Military and Veterans Support — Reflecting Warren G. Herreid II's family legacy of military service spanning World War I, World War II, and the Korean War
- Education — Particularly public health initiatives, informed by Jeannine Rivet's background as a 1981 graduate of Boston University School of Public Health
- Health-Related Causes
Grantmaking
The foundation operates as an invitation-only grantmaker. It does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. All grants are made to preselected charitable organizations. Grant decisions are made at the discretion of the trustees.
Grant Range
$500 to $1.6 million
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily across the United States, with particular activity in:
- Minnesota
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Giving (2023):
- Total assets: $40.4–$40.5 million
- Total giving: $10.4–$12.7 million
- Total revenues: $6.1 million
- Total expenses: $11.1 million
- Giving rate: Approximately 25.6% of assets
Financial Trends:
- 2023 assets: $40.5 million
- 2022 assets: $39.8 million
- 2023 total giving: $10.4 million
- 2022 total giving: $10.0 million
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Minnesota Zoo ($1,624,120), Heritage Museums & Gardens ($1,275,000), Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge ($1,232,264).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 985 KTIS RADIO ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ACCESSABILITY INC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION EAGAN, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $502,877 |
| ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF SMALL FOUNDATIONS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,660 |
| AVIVO MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BANYAN COMMUNITY MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| BESTPREP MN BUSINESS VENTURE & TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP BROOKLYN PARK, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| CAN DO CANINES NEW HOPE, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $56,000 |
| CARINGBRIDGE BLOOMINGTON, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jeannine Rivet — President (serves without compensation)
- Warren G. Herreid II — Vice President and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Kerri Bawek — Secretary (serves without compensation)
- Erik Kolz — Director (serves without compensation)
- Nikki Herreid Ness — Director (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNINE RIVET | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WARREN G HERREID II | VP & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KERRI BAWEK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ERIK KOLZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NIKKI HERREID NESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kahr Foundation-ima fund?
The foundation focuses primarily on three key areas: • **Military and Veterans Support** — Reflecting Warren G. Herreid II's family legacy of military service spanning World War I, World War II, and the Korean War • **Education** — Particularly public health initiatives, informed by Jeannine Rivet's background as a 1981 graduate of Boston University School of Public Health • **Health-Related Causes**
How do I apply for a grant from Kahr Foundation-ima?
**Grant Distribution:** • Annual giving: Approximately $10.4 million • Number of grants per year: 63-68 grants • Grant range: $500 to $1.6 million • Median grant amount: $40,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2023):** • Southwest Christian High School: $1,007,655 (Athletic Facilities Expansion) • National WWII Museum: $1,000,000 (Digital Infrastructure Transformation, Center for Archival Research and Digitization) • Hope Academy: $925,000 (New Pathway and Innovation Center) **Application Process:** T…
Where does Kahr Foundation-ima make grants?
The foundation funds primarily across the United States, with particular activity in: • Minnesota • California • Colorado • Florida • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Massachusetts • Michigan • North Carolina • Virginia • District of Columbia
What size grants does Kahr Foundation-ima award?
In 2024, Kahr Foundation-ima awarded 61 grants totaling $12.7M — an average of about $208K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kahr Foundation-ima's EIN?
Kahr Foundation-ima's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2093439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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