Kejr Foundation Inc

SALINA, KS EIN: 84-6023358

KEJR Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Salina, Kansas, incorporated in 1959 in Colorado. The foundation supports interdenominational, evangelical religious programs, including radio broadcasting, church extension, and missionary projects. It also sponsors a consultation and evaluation service and a retreat facility for church and educational personnel.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$251K

+10.2% YoY

Grant Count

+8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+1.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kejr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary focus areas include:

Interdenominational and evangelical religious programs
Radio broadcasting initiatives
Church extension projects
Missionary work
Education
Philanthropy and voluntarism
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated grant-making activity across multiple states and internationally. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $70,349. Recent financial data indicates:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates across multiple states including California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, and Texas. It also funds projects internationally.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $265K (30%)

Florida $139K (16%)

Texas $110K (12%)

Colorado $87K (10%)

North Carolina $67K (7%)

New York $47K (5%)

Missouri $44K (5%)

California $43K (5%)

+5 more states

States

California Colorado Florida Illinois Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Tennessee Texas

Cities

BellmarBrooklynCharlotteColorado SpringsDallasDoralFarmingtonFlorenceFort CollinsFranklinHoustonKansas CityKerrvilleLos AngelesLoves ParkMeadow VistaNashvilleOlatheOrlandoOverland Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $1,777,982
Total Giving: $250,549
Expenses: $242,139
Revenue: $134,972

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,777,982	$1,742,038	$1,849,205
Revenue	$300,736	$134,972	$518,428
Expenses	$264,792	$242,139	$256,425
Qualifying Distributions	$250,549	$227,384	$236,871
Net Investment Income	$145,445	$61,456	$92,922
Distributable Amount	$161,054	$145,331	$141,912

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

125 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ubsi ($70,349), Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission ($21,500), Central Missionary Clearinghouse ($19,800).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AVANT MINISTRIES KANSAS CITY, MO	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$8,000
BRAZIL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP MISSION SPRINGFIELD, IL	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$21,500
CENTRAL MISSIONARY CLEARINGHOUSE HOUSTON, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$19,800
COMMISSION TO EVERY NATION KERRVILLE, TX	TO SUPPORT MISSIONARIES THROUGH PASTORAL CARE	$1,500
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH DALLAS, TX	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$2,000
CROSS TALK GLOBAL NASHVILLE, TN	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$1,000
CROSSROADS GOSPEL ASSOCIATION DORAL, FL	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$16,000
CRU ORLANDO, FL	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$2,400
GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP MEADOW VISTA, CA	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$2,500
GLOBAL SCHOLARS OVERLAND PARK, KS	TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION	$3,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Larry Kejr - President and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
Melvin Kejr - Secretary (serves without compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LARRY KEJR	PRESIDENT	1	—
MELVIN KEJR	SECRETARY	1	—
LARRY KEJR	TREASURER	1	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 1812, Salina, KS 67402-1812
Telephone: 785-825-1851
EIN: 84-6023358

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kejr Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary focus areas include: • Interdenominational and evangelical religious programs • Radio broadcasting initiatives • Church extension projects • Missionary work • Education • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from Kejr Foundation Inc?

The foundation has demonstrated grant-making activity across multiple states and internationally. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $70,349. Recent financial data indicates: • Total giving: $250,549 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing) • Expenses: $242,139 • Revenue: $134,972 The foundation has funded projects in various U.S. cities including Brooklyn, Charlotte, Colorado Springs, and Los Angeles, as well as internationally in Kinshasa.

Where does Kejr Foundation Inc make grants?

What size grants does Kejr Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Kejr Foundation Inc awarded 26 grants totaling $251K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kejr Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kejr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $161K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.