Kim Foundation
The Kim Foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and works to prevent suicide and support people affected by suicide through education, community partnerships, and outreach. Founded in 2001, it describes its mission as saving lives and cultivating a community where mental wellness thrives.
Kim Foundation at a glance
In short: Kim Foundation gave $417K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Nebraska. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $417,236
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,385
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $15,303,833
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kim Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or deadline is stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11949 Q Street, Omaha, NE 68137
Phone: (402) 891-6911
Website: https://www.thekimfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 119 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Nebraska. The foundation’s website describes its work as serving the local community and working with local organizations, schools, and government agencies.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kim Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $312K (2024) to $805K (2020). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services Omaha, NE | Comprehensive behavioral health services to include prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use conditions. | $25,000 |
| Child Saving Institute Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Children's Respite Care Center Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Completely Kids Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Bryan Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Heartland Family Services Omaha, NE | Suicide Prevention Education, Community Awareness, and Resources | $20,000 |
| Bryan Foundation Lincoln, NE | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Carole's House of Hope Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,303,833 | $1,528,823 | $1,817,091 | $417,236 | 24 | $1,776,780 | $565,821 | — |
| 2024 | $14,082,705 | $1,256,007 | $1,812,227 | $311,940 | 18 | $1,767,279 | $534,252 | — |
| 2023 | $12,361,712 | $1,508,476 | $1,687,058 | $522,450 | 22 | $1,656,662 | $856,513 | — |
| 2022 | $12,532,602 | $866,913 | $1,726,247 | $682,113 | 27 | $1,687,946 | $491,138 | — |
| 2021 | $13,392,339 | $1,364,269 | $1,537,810 | $785,500 | 28 | $1,458,779 | $1,001,540 | $789,015 |
| 2020 | $13,558,209 | $1,546,330 | $1,419,632 | $804,850 | 28 | — | $1,302,542 | $706,774 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to save lives by preventing suicide and supporting those affected through education and efforts to cultivate a community where mental wellness thrives. Its website describes work that includes education and training, suicide-prevention awareness, support for survivors and families, and collaboration with local organizations, schools, and government agencies.
Its 2025 direct charitable activities included a community event focused on mental health and suicide prevention, the Nebraska School Mental Health Conference, and a national conference on post-suicide support. The foundation reported 618 attendees at the community event, 345 at the school mental health conference, and 213 at the loss team conference.
Among its 2025 grantees, Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation says its mission is to improve quality of life by supporting health care and health care education. Completely Kids says it empowers children and families through out-of-school-time and family-strengthening programs. Project Harmony says it works to protect and support children and end child abuse and neglect. Other grantees describe work in health care, behavioral health, and transitional living for young women and mothers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $417,236. Grant amounts ranged from $236 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported grant was $50,000 to Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation for general operating support. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Lutheran Family Services, Child Saving Institute, Children’s Respite Care Center, Completely Kids, and Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska. Grants of $20,000 included awards to Bryan Foundation, Heartland Family Services, Carole’s House of Hope, Center for Holistic Development, and OneWorld Community Health Centers.
The foundation announced that it will transition away from annual grants beginning in 2026. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry J. Courtnage as president; Kathleen A. Courtnage as vice president and secretary; and Vicki F. Witkovski as treasurer. Listed board members are Craig Wolf, Mark Wolf, Megan McMurry, Jeffrey D. Krenzer, Beth Ochsner, and Dulce Sherman. The filing lists Molly Verble as interim executive director until January 5, 2025, and executive director thereafter. The foundation’s 2025 impact report names Molly Mullin Verble as executive director.
Kim Foundation is led by Larry J. Courtnage, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry J. Courtnage
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Verble - Interim Exec Dir
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2025)
Craig Wolf
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Courtnage
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wolf
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki F. Witkovski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan McMurry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Ochsner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dulce Sherman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Krenzer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julia Hebenstreit (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Molly Verble (2024) — Interim Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $141K, to Molly Verble - Interim Exec DIR (Until 1/5/25 & Then Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kim Foundation
How much does Kim Foundation give each year?
Kim Foundation gave $417K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $312K across 18 grants.
What is Kim Foundation's typical grant size?
Kim Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,385, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kim Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Kim Foundation give grants?
Kim Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (20 grants) and Lincoln, NE (4 grants).
Does Kim Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Kim Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kim Foundation's largest grantees?
Kim Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation ($50,000), Bryan Foundation ($40,000 across 2 grants) and Lutheran Family Services ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kim Foundation?
Kim Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Kim Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to save lives by preventing suicide and supporting those affected through education and efforts to cultivate a community where mental wellness thrives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kim Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kim Foundation's EIN?
Kim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0837377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Kim Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kim Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kim-foundation-morg_cf3da3b920b24824986f45b6f8ac6b3d
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