Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Raleigh, NC EIN: 20-3970273

Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $168K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $1K.

Key facts about Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation

EIN: 20-3970273
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $4,250
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $850
Median grant: $500
Total assets: $168,069
Primary geography: North Carolina (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were North Carolina (59%), Illinois (19%) and Georgia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).

How Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation gives

Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 72% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$168K

+39.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$4K

-15.0% YoY

Grant Count

+400.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$850

-83.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $3K (59%)

Illinois $800 (19%)

Georgia $750 (18%)

Arkansas $200 (5%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arkansas Georgia Illinois North Carolina Oregon

Cities

AthensQunicyEugeneArdenConwayQuincy

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$168,069	$120,214	$24,309
Revenue	$56,544	$100,839	$1,089
Expenses	$6,772	$6,305	$5,328
Qualifying Distributions	$4,250	$5,000	$4,000
Net Investment Income	$1,088	$590	—
Distributable Amount	$5,927	$1,238	$1,405

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Christ School Fund ($2,500), Quincy Notre Dame Foundation ($800), University of Georgia ($500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHRIST SCHOOL FUND Arden, NC	EDUCATION	$2,500
QUINCY NOTRE DAME FOUNDATION Qunicy, IL	EDUCATION	$800
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA Athens, GA	EDUCATION	$500
UGA FOUNDATION Athens, GA	EDUCATION	$250
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Conway, AR	EDUCATION	$200

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Randy Kamphaus	Trustee	1	—
Norma Kamphaus	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation?

Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $168K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation?

As of 2024, Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation holds $168K in total assets with $57K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $4K in 2024.

Where does Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation operate?

Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Oregon.

What size grants does Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation award?

In 2024, Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $850 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kamphaus Ehrhardt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.