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

26

+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

13states
+5 more states

States

CaliforniaColoradoFloridaIllinoisKansasMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkTennesseeTexas

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
$0$143K$285K$428K$570K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$63K$125K$188K$251K26 grants202025 grants202124 grants202224 grants202326 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

UBSI$70KBRAZIL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP…$22KCENTRAL MISSIONARY CLEAR…$20KMAGAZINE TRAINING INTERN…$16KTHE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE…$16KCROSSROADS GOSPEL ASSOCI…$16KSIM - SUDAN INTERIOR MIS…$14KLAST FRONTIER$9KAVANT MINISTRIES$8KWYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS$8K

Grant Size Distribution

125 grants across all recorded years

122<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AVANT MINISTRIES KANSAS CITY, MOTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION$8,000
BRAZIL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP MISSION SPRINGFIELD, ILTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION$21,500
CENTRAL MISSIONARY CLEARINGHOUSE HOUSTON, TXTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION$19,800
COMMISSION TO EVERY NATION KERRVILLE, TXTO SUPPORT MISSIONARIES THROUGH PASTORAL CARE$1,500
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH DALLAS, TXTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION$2,000
CROSS TALK GLOBAL NASHVILLE, TNTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION$1,000
CROSSROADS GOSPEL ASSOCIATION DORAL, FLTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION$16,000
CRU ORLANDO, FLTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION$2,400
GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP MEADOW VISTA, CATO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION$2,500
GLOBAL SCHOLARS OVERLAND PARK, KSTO 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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
LARRY KEJRPRESIDENT1—
MELVIN KEJRSECRETARY1—
LARRY KEJRTREASURER1—

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?

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.

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.

What is Kejr Foundation Inc's EIN?

Kejr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6023358. 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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