KJN Foundation
KJN Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
KJN Foundation at a glance
In short: KJN Foundation gave $168K across 27 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $167,959
- +300.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $6,221
- +314.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Missouri (71% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to KJN Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1524 N 131St Cir, Omaha, NE 68154-3622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KJN Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2021 grant dollars were reported as 71% to recipients in Missouri, 20% in Nebraska, 6% in Florida, 1% in Virginia, and 1% in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $168K (2021). In 2021 it made 27 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 27 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $167,959 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,679 | $169,929 | $167,959 | 27 | $167,959 | $1,679 | — |
| 2020 | $88,654 | $2,926 | $43,403 | $41,992 | 28 | — | $11,414 | $8,617 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for Catholic organizations and other charitable organizations. Among its grantees, an individual recipient describes itself as a charitable-giving services provider; the Thomas More Society describes itself as a public-interest law firm; and an individual recipient describes its work as educational media campaigns, visual storytelling, and investigative reporting concerning abortion and human dignity. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $167,959. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $119,471, with a median of $500. In 2020, it reported 28 grants totaling $41,992. Its 2021 filing, the latest on this page, reports 27 grants totaling $167,959.
The largest reported 2021 grants included $119,471 to an individual recipient, $19,750 to St Vincent Catholic Church, $10,023 to Cross Catholic Outreach, and $5,000 to an individual recipient Other listed grants included $2,000 to an individual recipient, $1,600 to Equestrian Order of the Holy Order, $1,300 to KVSS, and $1,200 to an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Kenneth L Nanfito as CEO, Judith E Nanfito as Secretary-Treasurer, and David Lutton as Director.
KJN Foundation is led by Kenneth L Nanfito, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kenneth L Nanfito
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lutton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith E Nanfito
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Tresurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 KJN Foundation
How much does KJN Foundation give each year?
KJN Foundation gave $168K across 27 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $42K across 28 grants.
What is KJN Foundation's typical grant size?
KJN Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $6,221, across 27 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KJN Foundation give grants?
KJN Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (20%) and Florida (6%).
Does KJN Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on KJN Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (23 grants).
What does KJN Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for Catholic organizations and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KJN Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 KJN Foundation's EIN?
KJN Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0835561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does KJN Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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