The Bokenkamp Family Foundation
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Nebraska, with listed purposes of supporting operations.
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bokenkamp Family Foundation gave $68K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Nebraska. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,825
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,652
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,472,429
- +14.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bokenkamp Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1299 Ocean Ave Ste 333, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 451-0744
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bokenkamp Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kearney Area Community Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went primarily to organizations in Nebraska: 94% of grant dollars went to Nebraska, 4% to California, and 2% to Wisconsin. Listed recipients included organizations in Kearney and Lincoln, Nebraska; Santa Monica, California; and Alma, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bokenkamp Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 158% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $26K (2021) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kearney Area Community Foundation Kearney, NE | Support of Operations | $20,000 |
| Mona Kearney, NE | Support of Operations | $10,000 |
| Kearney Public School Foundation Kearney, NE | Support of Operations | $8,000 |
| The World Theatre Foundation Kearney, NE | Support of Operations | $5,250 |
| Give Where You Live Kearney, NE | Support of Operations | $5,075 |
| Kearney Community Theatre Kearney, NE | Support of Operations | $5,000 |
| Yanney Heritage Park Foundation Kearney, NE | Support of Operations | $5,000 |
| Crane River Theatre Kearney, NE | Support of Operations | $2,500 |
| KCRW Santa Monica, CA | Support of Operations | $2,500 |
| Nebraska Public Media Lincoln, NE | Support of Operations | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,472,429 | $257,884 | $75,362 | $67,825 | 12 | $67,825 | $77,884 | $67,349 |
| 2023 | $1,289,907 | $154,485 | $64,321 | $59,472 | 11 | $59,472 | $54,485 | $58,753 |
| 2022 | $1,199,743 | $104,152 | $67,930 | $61,050 | 8 | $61,050 | $37,134 | $53,433 |
| 2021 | $1,163,521 | $166,054 | $30,703 | $26,258 | 12 | $26,258 | $19,472 | $48,219 |
| 2020 | $1,028,170 | $102,566 | $48,209 | $47,825 | 14 | — | $2,566 | $47,912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bokenkamp Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: the Kearney Area Community Foundation says it supports programs and charitable activities in communities in Buffalo County, Nebraska; Yanney Heritage Park Foundation says it supports the operation and development of a community park; and Kearney Community Theatre says it produces or sponsors theatrical enterprises for the public’s enjoyment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $67,825 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to Kearney Area Community Foundation, $10,000 to MONA, $8,000 to Kearney Public School Foundation, and $5,250 to The World Theatre Foundation. Other notable grants were $5,075 to Give Where You Live, $5,000 each to Kearney Community Theatre and Yanney Heritage Park Foundation, and $2,500 to Crane River Theatre and KCRW. The listed grant purposes were support of operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Bokenkamp as president and treasurer and Kathy Bokenkamp as CEO and secretary.
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation is led by Kathy Bokenkamp, CEO & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathy Bokenkamp
CEO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Bokenkamp
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Bokenkamp Family Foundation
How much does The Bokenkamp Family Foundation give each year?
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation gave $68K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 11 grants.
What is The Bokenkamp Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,652, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bokenkamp Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Bokenkamp Family Foundation give grants?
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kearney, NE (9 grants).
Does The Bokenkamp Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Bokenkamp Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Operations" (12 grants).
Who are The Bokenkamp Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kearney Area Community Foundation ($20,000), Mona ($10,000) and Kearney Public School Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bokenkamp Family Foundation?
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bokenkamp Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bokenkamp Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bokenkamp Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bokenkamp Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2621093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bokenkamp Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bokenkamp Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bokenkamp-family-foundation-morg_fc2ac373e020452a9b1b9fb39f3edc0c
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