The CTKL Foundation
The CTKL Foundation is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
The CTKL Foundation at a glance
In short: The CTKL Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $27,342
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% 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 The CTKL Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Woodson Center ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The CTKL Foundation gives
- Giving grew 567% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 622% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $35K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodson Center Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $27,342 | $355 | $10,925 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $1,607 |
| 2023 | $37,912 | $537 | $35,852 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,000 | — | $2,737 |
| 2022 | $73,227 | $152 | $1,964 | $1,164 | 1 | $1,164 | $2 | $3,651 |
| 2021 | $75,039 | $50,027 | $2,300 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 | $27 | $2,520 |
| 2020 | $27,312 | $1,031 | $2,750 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $31 | $1,387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The CTKL Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The CTKL Foundation is led by Kaye Lynn Fote, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kaye Lynn Fote
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles T. Fote (2020–2023) — Chairman
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 CTKL Foundation
How much does The CTKL Foundation give each year?
The CTKL Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is The CTKL Foundation?
The CTKL Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The CTKL Foundation operate?
The CTKL Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan.
What is The CTKL Foundation's EIN?
The CTKL Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1049203. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The CTKL Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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