Kitty M Perkins Foundation

CAMBRIDGE, NE EIN: 36-6154399

The Kitty M Perkins Foundation is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Nebraska, established in 1967. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with no employees and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking within Nebraska.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$575K

-2.7% YoY

Grant Count

-54.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$52K

+112.3% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds general support initiatives. Its specific program areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Pan Caribbean/South American scholarships
Entrepreneurship programs
Cannabis course development
Scholarship programs (including the Phil Heckman Scholarship and French Chapel support)

Grantmaking

The foundation made 15 grants in 2024, including:

Average Grant

amount varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds primarily in Nebraska, with a particular emphasis on supporting organizations and institutions within the state.

Grant Distribution by State

Nebraska $2.8M (99%)

Illinois $12K (0%)

Minnesota $7K (0%)

States

Illinois Minnesota Nebraska

Cities

ARAPAHOEAUBURNBARTLEYCAMBRIDGECHICAGOCRETEELK GROVE VILLAGEHARVARDHASTINGSHOLBROOKKEARNEYLINCOLNMCCOOKNORTH PLATTEOMAHARED CLOUDROCHESTERSIDNEYWILSONVILLE

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (as of 2024):

Total assets: $9,475,835
Total revenues: $1,049,784
Total expenses: $675,352
Investment income and dividends: $357,046

Historical Assets (2023):

Total assets: approximately $12,000,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

103 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Cambridge ($150,000), Nebraska Public Media ($100,000), Doane University ($80,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BUTLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC CAMBRIDGE, NE	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CAMBRIDGE PARK FOUNDATION CAMBRIDGE, NE	PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE	$25,000
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE, NE	DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE	$150,000
DOANE UNIVERSITY CRETE, NE	TO SUPPORT THE PAN CARIBBEAN/SOUTH AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP	$80,000
HASTINGS COLLEGE HASTINGS, NE	TO SUPPORT THE FRENCH CHAPEL	$35,000
NEBRASKA LIONS FOUNDATION LINCOLN, NE	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA LINCOLN, NE	NPR AND NET	$100,000
TRI-VALLEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION CAMBRIDGE, NE	GENERAL SUPPORT	$35,000
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION HASTINGS, NE	BRAD FEEKEN SCHOLARSHIP	$40,000
YMCA OF MCCOOK MCCOOK, NE	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by the following board members:

Kristina L Witte — President/Director
William E Shoemaker — Treasurer/Director
J August Shoemaker — Secretary/Director
D Charles Shoemaker — Director
Kathryn A Heitmann — Vice President/Director

All board members serve on a part-time basis (0.5 hours per week) and receive no compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KRISTINA L WITTE	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	0.5	—
KATHRYN A HEITMANN	VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	0.5	—
WILLIAM E SHOEMAKER	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	0.5	—
J AUGUST SHOEMAKER	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	0.5	—
D CHARLES SHOEMAKER	DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR	0.5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation continues active grantmaking with recent awards supporting educational institutions, health systems, and community organizations across Nebraska. The foundation maintains a focus on scholarship programs and institutional support, particularly through partnerships with colleges and universities in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kitty M Perkins Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds general support initiatives. Its specific program areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Pan Caribbean/South American scholarships • Entrepreneurship programs • Cannabis course development • Scholarship programs (including the Phil Heckman Scholarship and French Chapel support)

How do I apply for a grant from Kitty M Perkins Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $1,000 to $171,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** The foundation made 15 grants in 2024, including: • Doane University: $80,000 (Pan Caribbean/South American Scholarship support) • YMCA of McCook: $50,000 (General Support) • Hastings College: $35,000 (French Chapel support) • Tri Valley Health System (via Tri Valley Medical Foundation): $35,000 (General Support) **Annual Giving…