The Hemken Collection
The Hemken Collection is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in West Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $412K.
The Hemken Collection at a glance
In short: The Hemken Collection gave $412K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $206K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $411,648
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $205,824
- Median grant
- $205,824
- Primary geography
- Kansas (97% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Hemken Collection funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was McPherson College Automobile Restoration Program ($400K). Together the top 2 received $412K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson College Automobile Restoration Program McPherson, KS | To be used to establish an endowed scholarship fund in the college's automotive restoration program | $400,000 |
| Packard Motor Car Foundation Shelby TWP, MI | To be used in the organization's exempt mission purpose | $11,648 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-325,335 | $618,330 | $411,648 | 2 | $411,648 |
| 2020 | $943,665 | — | $19,850 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hemken Collection is led by Peter C. Hemken, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Peter C. Hemken
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Don Nokes
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Floyd Burton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerald Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Flagge
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven F. Hemken
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 The Hemken Collection
How much does The Hemken Collection give each year?
The Hemken Collection gave $412K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Hemken Collection?
The Hemken Collection is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in West Des Moines, IA.
Where does The Hemken Collection operate?
The Hemken Collection has awarded grants in Kansas, Michigan.
What is The Hemken Collection's EIN?
The Hemken Collection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1486470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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