Kahr Foundation-Ima
Kahr Foundation-Ima is a private foundation based in Minnetrista, Minnesota. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
Kahr Foundation-Ima at a glance
In short: Kahr Foundation-Ima gave $12.7M across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $208K), mostly in Minnesota. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,687,866
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $207,998
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $40,412,368
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (9 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kahr Foundation-Ima
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4305 Trillium Way, Minnetrista, MN 55364-7708
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kahr Foundation-Ima funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnesota Zoo ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $9.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 286 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, followed by Massachusetts (10%), Iowa (4%), California (2%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kahr Foundation-Ima open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 61 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $86K; repeat grants $229K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $53K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 316% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.1M (2020) to $12.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $12.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Zoo Apple Valley, MN | General Support | $1,624,120 |
| Heritage Museums & Gardens Sandwich, MA | General Support | $1,275,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $1,232,264 |
| Pulse Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $1,005,404 |
| Southwest Christian High School Chaska, MN | General Support | $994,323 |
| Hope Academy Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $951,726 |
| American Heart Association Eagan, MN | General Support | $502,877 |
| Crown College St Bonifacius, MN | General Support | $500,000 |
| Family Leader Foundation Urbandale, IA | General Support | $494,169 |
| Minnesota Family Council & Institute St. Paul, MN | General Support | $400,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,412,368 | $3,334,823 | $13,152,622 | $12,687,866 | 61 | $12,703,296 | $2,390,414 | $4,024,385 |
| 2023 | $40,529,062 | $6,088,932 | $11,079,071 | $10,847,405 | 68 | $10,865,133 | $1,903,615 | $4,072,258 |
| 2022 | $39,768,962 | $6,395,388 | $10,257,545 | $10,040,789 | 54 | $10,054,705 | $3,016,109 | $4,290,583 |
| 2021 | $36,976,800 | $7,211,734 | $10,573,455 | $10,304,630 | 51 | $10,339,488 | $4,869,344 | $4,179,299 |
| 2020 | $32,408,785 | $2,779,843 | $6,533,258 | $6,117,163 | 52 | — | $2,348,749 | $3,539,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kahr Foundation-Ima reported a distributable amount of $4.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and colleges, health and human services organizations, a zoo, and a museum. For example, Southwest Christian High School describes its mission as developing mature disciples of Jesus Christ through academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Hope Academy says it operates a K–12 school in urban Minneapolis providing a classical Christian education. Fraser describes itself as serving children and adults with special needs through healthcare, education, housing, and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $12,687,866. Grants ranged from $529 to $1,624,120, with a median of $50,000. Its largest listed grants included $1,624,120 to Minnesota Zoo, $1,275,000 to Heritage Museums & Gardens, $1,232,264 to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, and $1,005,404 to PULSE. Other large grants included $994,323 to Southwest Christian High School, $951,726 to Hope Academy, and $502,877 to American Heart Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeannine Rivet as president; Warren G Herreid II as vice president and treasurer; Kerri Bawek as secretary; and Erik Kolz and Nikki Herreid Ness as directors.
Kahr Foundation-Ima is led by Jeannine Rivet, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeannine Rivet
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Kolz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Herreid Ness
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Bawek
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren G. Herreid II
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kahr Foundation-Ima
How much does Kahr Foundation-Ima give each year?
Kahr Foundation-Ima gave $12.7M across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.8M across 68 grants.
What is Kahr Foundation-Ima's typical grant size?
Kahr Foundation-Ima's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $207,998, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kahr Foundation-Ima that year got $86K on average.
Where does Kahr Foundation-Ima give grants?
Kahr Foundation-Ima gives mostly in Minnesota: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (17 grants), St. Paul, MN (8 grants), Minnetonka, MN (4 grants) and Chaska, MN (2 grants).
Does Kahr Foundation-Ima give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kahr Foundation-Ima's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kahr Foundation-Ima's largest grantees?
Kahr Foundation-Ima's largest 2024 grantees include Minnesota Zoo ($1,624,120), Heritage Museums & Gardens ($1,275,000) and Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge ($1,232,264), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kahr Foundation-Ima?
Kahr Foundation-Ima reported $40.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kahr Foundation-Ima fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and colleges, health and human services organizations, a zoo, and a museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kahr Foundation-Ima?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Kahr Foundation-Ima accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 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 November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kahr Foundation-Ima funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kahr-foundation-ima-morg_483a8e9170b6491cabc190858cee8c4a
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