The Henke Family Foundation Inc
The Henke Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bremen, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Indiana, Massachusetts, Iowa, and Illinois.
The Henke Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Henke Family Foundation Inc gave $20K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Indiana. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,270
- +293.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,014
- +57.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $72,363
- -15.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Henke Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that requests are considered only for preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says to contact any director or officer with a letter requesting funds, explaining how the funds will be used and describing the organization’s purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Any Director Or Officer
Mailing address: 420 S Shumaker Street, Bremen, IN 46506
Phone: (574) 546-4340
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Henke Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bremen Community Cares ($9K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (51%), Massachusetts (36%), Iowa (11%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Henke Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $458; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 392% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Community Cares Bremen, IN | Building Restoration | $9,020 |
| Utec Program Lowell, MA | General Use | $1,000 |
| Common Chord Davenport, IA | General Support | $1,000 |
| International Institute of New Engl Boston, MA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Church of the Brethren Preschool Bremen, IN | General Support | $750 |
| Edwards Congregational UCC Davenport, IA | Grant Writing | $750 |
| Neighbors in Need Lawrence, MA | General Support | $500 |
| Bread and Roses Lawrence, MA | General Support | $500 |
| Project Renewal Davenport, IA | Educational Programs | $500 |
| Nest Rock Island, IL | Food Program | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,363 | $11,058 | $24,005 | $20,270 | 20 | $20,270 | $5,715 | $5,172 |
| 2024 | $85,310 | $11,964 | $9,350 | $5,150 | 8 | $5,150 | $1,506 | $5,237 |
| 2023 | $82,696 | $-10,288 | $10,537 | $8,150 | 15 | $8,150 | $600 | $7,578 |
| 2022 | $103,521 | $3,118 | $9,837 | $7,450 | 16 | $7,450 | $3,577 | $5,630 |
| 2021 | $110,240 | $5,706 | $10,878 | $9,700 | 15 | $9,700 | $2,881 | $7,776 |
| 2020 | $115,404 | $5,418 | $10,119 | $8,300 | 14 | — | $4,640 | $6,153 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henke Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for building restoration, general use and support, grant writing, educational programs, food programs, and matching SNAP funds.
Among the organizations it supported, Common Chord says it uses music to improve its community through concerts, educational programs, and community music programs. Neighbors in Need Inc says its mission is to provide food and basic necessities to people in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $20,270. Grants ranged from $250 to $9,020, with a median grant of $500.
Notable 2025 grants included $9,020 to Bremen Community Cares for building restoration; $1,000 each to UTEC Program for general use, Common Chord for general support, and International Institute of New England for general support; and $750 to Church of the Brethren Preschool for general support. Neighbors in Need Inc received $500 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists RT Henke as president; Susan Lynne Henke as vice president; Julie Anne Henke as director; Kristen Carol Henke as secretary/treasurer; and Martin McGrath, Kevin McGrath, Anna McGrath, and Cameron McGrath as directors.
The Henke Family Foundation Inc is led by Rt Henke, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rt Henke
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cameron McGrath
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Anne Henke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin McGrath
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martin McGrath
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anna McGrath
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kristen Carol Henke
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Lynne Henke
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Virginia H. Henke (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Henke Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Henke Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Henke Family Foundation Inc gave $20K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 8 grants.
What is The Henke Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Henke Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,014, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Henke Family Foundation Inc that year got $458 on average.
Where does The Henke Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Henke Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (36%) and Iowa (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, MA (5 grants), Bremen, IN (3 grants), Davenport, IA (3 grants) and Andover, MA (3 grants).
Does The Henke Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of The Henke Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Henke Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Henke Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Bremen Community Cares ($9,020), Utec Program ($1,000) and Common Chord ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Henke Family Foundation Inc?
The Henke Family Foundation Inc reported $72K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Henke Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for building restoration, general use and support, grant writing, educational programs, food programs, and matching SNAP funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Henke Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Henke Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Henke Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2120191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Henke Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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