Kojensen Foundation
Kojensen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Germantown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $160.
Kojensen Foundation at a glance
In short: Kojensen Foundation gave $34K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,068
- +61.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,259
- -39.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,875
- Total assets
- $318,649
- +21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kojensen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was With Open Arms Inc ($10K). Together the top 8 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| With Open Arms Inc Phenix City, AL | Supports in-home care programs that assist vulnerable adults with essential daily living services. | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | Provides scholarship support to help students reduce financial barriers and enter college. | $6,318 |
| Viktorious Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Funds support services for homeless foster children to ensure stability, care, and guidance. | $6,000 |
| Ubora Leadership Institute Douglasville, GA | Supports youth leadership programs building skills, character, and confidence. | $3,000 |
| GLO Executive Services Inc Woodbridge, VA | Supports professional development that help adults build skills and advance career. | $2,750 |
| Scholarship Essay Awardees Washington, DC | Supports scholarships helping students pursue education and strengthen their path to adulthood. | $2,500 |
| TSM 14 Enterprise Corp Charlotte, NC | Supports programs for low-income youth through academics andathletic development. | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Washington, DC | Supports youth programs providing safe spaces, guidance, and academic enrichment. | $1,000 |
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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 | $318,649 | $146,160 | $90,897 | $34,068 | 8 | $78,497 | $160 | — |
| 2023 | $263,386 | $253,671 | $51,693 | $21,094 | 3 | $21,094 | $95 | — |
| 2022 | $100,000 | $55,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $410 |
| 2021 | $45,000 | $10,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $185 |
| 2020 | $35,000 | $25,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $144 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kojensen Foundation is led by Makini Nyanteh, President CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Makini Nyanteh
President CEO
Trustee CEO → President CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Orlando Xavier Hixon
Treasurer CFO
Treasurer → Treasurer CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Agyeman Nyanteh (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Asantewaa Nyanteh (2020–2022) — Trustee Secretary
- Former: Nkrumah Nyanteh (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Kojensen Foundation
How much does Kojensen Foundation give each year?
Kojensen Foundation gave $34K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 3 grants.
What is Kojensen Foundation's typical grant size?
Kojensen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,875, and its average grant was $4,259, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kojensen Foundation give grants?
Kojensen Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (19%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Kojensen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Kojensen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Kojensen Foundation's largest grantees?
Kojensen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include With Open Arms Inc ($10,000), University of Maryland Baltimore County ($6,318) and Viktorious Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kojensen Foundation?
Kojensen Foundation reported $319K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $146K.
What is Kojensen Foundation?
Kojensen Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Germantown, MD. It holds $319K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Kojensen Foundation's EIN?
Kojensen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4704899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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