Kejr Foundation Inc
KEJR Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Salina, Kansas. Its 2024 IRS filing reports 26 grants totaling $250,549, with listed recipients including missionary, Bible translation, gospel, and other religious organizations.
Kejr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kejr Foundation Inc gave $251K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Illinois. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,549
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,637
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,700
- Total assets
- $1,777,982
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (21% 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 Kejr Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1812, Salina, KS 67402-1812
Phone: (785) 825-1851
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kejr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ubsi ($70K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 125 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants listed recipients in Illinois, Florida, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Missouri, Minnesota, and other states. Examples include recipients in Illinois, Florida, and Texas among the foundation’s largest grants, and Morning Star Ministry in Florence, Kansas, which received $1,000.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kejr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 156% 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 $216K (2020) to $251K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ubsi | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $70,349 |
| 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 |
| Magazine Training International Inc Colorado Springs, CO | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $16,400 |
| The Evangelical Alliance (Team) Wheaton, IL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $16,200 |
| Crossroads Gospel Association Doral, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $16,000 |
| Sim - Sudan Interior Mission Charlotte, NC | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $13,900 |
| Last Frontier River Forest, IL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $8,500 |
| Avant Ministries Kansas City, MO | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $8,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | To Support the Mission of the Organization | $8,000 |
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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 | $1,777,982 | $300,736 | $264,792 | $250,549 | 26 | $250,549 | $145,445 | $161,054 |
| 2023 | $1,742,038 | $134,972 | $242,139 | $227,384 | 24 | $227,384 | $61,456 | $145,331 |
| 2022 | $1,849,205 | $518,428 | $256,425 | $236,871 | 24 | $236,871 | $92,922 | $141,912 |
| 2021 | $1,587,202 | $138,260 | $236,215 | $230,673 | 25 | $229,423 | $66,238 | $137,892 |
| 2020 | $1,685,157 | $139,901 | $232,582 | $216,220 | 26 | — | $81,749 | $136,721 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for KEJR Foundation. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe evangelization, discipleship, missionary support, and Christian education. For example, Word of Life Fellowship says its purpose is evangelization and discipleship, while Commission to Every Nation says it advances the Gospel of Jesus Christ through pastoral care and missionary support. Global Scholars describes its mission as equipping Christian academics to have a redemptive influence in academic settings.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $250,549. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $70,349, with a median grant of $4,700. Among the largest were grants to UBSI ($70,349), Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission ($21,500), Central Missionary Clearinghouse ($19,800), Magazine Training International ($16,400), The Evangelical Alliance (TEAM) ($16,200), and Crossroads Gospel Association ($16,000). The filing describes the purpose of these grants as supporting each organization’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry Kejr as president and treasurer and Melvin Kejr as secretary.
Kejr Foundation Inc is led by Larry Kejr, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Kejr
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Kejr
Secretary
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 Kejr Foundation Inc
How much does Kejr Foundation Inc give each year?
Kejr Foundation Inc gave $251K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $227K across 24 grants.
What is Kejr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kejr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,700, and its average grant was $9,637, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kejr Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Kejr Foundation Inc give grants?
Kejr Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheaton, IL (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Kejr Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Kejr Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Organization" (25 grants).
Who are Kejr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kejr Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ubsi ($70,349), Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission ($21,500) and Central Missionary Clearinghouse ($19,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kejr Foundation Inc?
Kejr Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kejr Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for KEJR Foundation. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe evangelization, discipleship, missionary support, and Christian education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kejr Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Kejr Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kejr Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kejr-foundation-inc-morg_7e99f1cacd2d423eaea995969e010829
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