Kitty M Perkins Foundation
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
—
Annual Giving
$575K
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
11
-54.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+112.3% YoY
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
Cities
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
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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