Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm
The Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with stated award restrictions tied to religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm at a glance
In short: Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm gave $80K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,000
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,051
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,722,189
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm
- Contact
Application contact: Ken Kuhlman
Mailing address: 2900 S 79Th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: (402) 610-0012
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iowa Western Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 124 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Nebraska recipients received 60% of grant dollars and Iowa recipients received 14%. Other leading recipient states were New York (6%), Maryland (5%), and Tennessee (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm gives
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2020) to $143K (2021). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Foundation Council Bluffs, IA | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Clarkburg, MD | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross Des Moines, IA | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
| Boys Town Boytown, NE | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
| Catholic Social Services Lincoln, NE | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
| Cedar Home for Children Lincoln, NE | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
| Friendship Home of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
| Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters Lincoln, NE | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | To Further the Charitable Purpose of | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,722,189 | $164,877 | $87,300 | $80,000 | 39 | $80,000 | $157,577 | $80,058 |
| 2023 | $1,605,301 | $138,843 | $82,925 | $78,000 | 42 | $78,000 | $16,320 | — |
| 2022 | $1,493,674 | $110,973 | $86,699 | $78,000 | 21 | $78,000 | $28,308 | $77,105 |
| 2021 | $1,431,770 | $106,362 | $151,961 | $142,500 | 17 | $142,500 | $11,335 | $77,871 |
| 2020 | $1,490,828 | $71,545 | $83,292 | $75,500 | 5 | — | $34,099 | $74,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It says awards must meet purposes outlined in its bylaws, including religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Catholic Social Services describes its work as providing food, clothing, shelter, prison ministry, counseling, instruction, and comfort. The Food Bank of Lincoln says it meets emergency food needs across 16 southeast Nebraska counties. Other grantees describe work in elder care (Tabitha), veterans’ well-being (Wounded Warrior Project), university support (University of Nebraska Foundation), and medical research and care (Blood Cancer United and Shriners Children’s).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $80,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest were $5,000 to Iowa Western Foundation and $2,500 each to organizations including Catholic Social Services, Food Bank of Lincoln, Boys Town, and Matt Talbot Kitchen of Lincoln.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, send written correspondence to Ken Kuhlman explaining the reason for the request and, if applicable, whether the requesting entity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Awards must meet the purposes outlined in the foundation’s bylaws, including religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ken Kuhlman as president, Craig Meyer as treasurer, and Rory Sherman as vice preside.
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm is led by Ken Kuhlman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ken Kuhlman
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Craig Meyer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rory Sherman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Verlyn L'heureux (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Tracy O'Gorman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Travis O'Gorman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Verlyn L'heureux Co Ken Kuhlman (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Susan L'heureux (2020) — President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
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 Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm
How much does Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm give each year?
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm gave $80K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 42 grants.
What is Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm's typical grant size?
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,051, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm give grants?
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm gives mostly in Nebraska: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (14%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (16 grants) and Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Who are Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm's largest grantees?
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm's largest 2024 grantees include Iowa Western Foundation ($5,000), Alzheimers Disease Research ($2,500) and American Red Cross ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm?
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It says awards must meet purposes outlined in its bylaws, including religious, charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm?
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm's EIN?
Larue Coffee Charitable Foundation Charitable Foundation C/O Ken Kuhlm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8626568. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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