The Henkes Foundation
The Henkes Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported 37 grants totaling $25,500 to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, education providers, and advocacy groups.
The Henkes Foundation at a glance
In short: The Henkes Foundation gave $26K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $689.189), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,500
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $689
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $216,215
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Henkes 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Henkes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church Fullerton ($7K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California accounted for 47% of grant dollars, the District of Columbia 11%, Florida 10%, North Carolina 8%, and Arizona 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Henkes Foundation gives
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 260% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2019) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Fullerton Fullerton, CA | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Project Veritas Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Charlotte, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Independent Medical Alliance Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Renovare Inc Wheaton, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| American Transparency The Villages, FL | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| California School for the Deaf-Riverside Riverside, CA | General & Unrestricted | $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 | $216,215 | $37,778 | $33,666 | $25,500 | 37 | $32,243 | $11,655 | $12,411 |
| 2024 | $212,103 | $38,778 | $28,569 | $21,100 | 39 | $27,679 | $17,888 | $11,487 |
| 2023 | $201,894 | $27,324 | $21,704 | $15,350 | 33 | $20,875 | $6,640 | $10,432 |
| 2022 | $196,274 | $-31,980 | $21,777 | $15,980 | 37 | $21,005 | $3,258 | $9,683 |
| 2021 | $250,031 | $25,998 | $19,556 | $13,750 | 31 | $18,775 | $5,277 | $11,017 |
| 2020 | $243,589 | $4,271 | $14,530 | $8,800 | 23 | — | $3,680 | $9,776 |
| 2019 | $253,848 | $5,764 | $12,334 | $7,150 | 11 | — | $5,681 | $10,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henkes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Renovare describes its mission as renewing the Christian church through spiritual formation; College of the Ozarks says it provides Christian education, especially for students without sufficient means; and Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in advocacy and public policy. America First Legal Foundation says it provides litigation tools and resources to advance conservative policy solutions. The Independent Medical Alliance says it works to restore the doctor-patient relationship and promote long-term wellness, medical freedom, and autonomy. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $25,500. Grants ranged from $250 to $7,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest grant listed was $7,000 to First Presbyterian Church Fullerton. Other notable grants included $2,000 to Project Veritas and $1,000 each to America First Legal Foundation, the Independent Medical Alliance, Renovare, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Samaritan’s Purse. The listed purposes for these grants were general and unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph P Henkes as president, director, and secretary, and Marsha S Henkes as director and vice president.
The Henkes Foundation is led by Joseph P Henkes, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph P Henkes
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha S Henkes
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Henkes Foundation
How much does The Henkes Foundation give each year?
The Henkes Foundation gave $26K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 39 grants.
What is The Henkes Foundation's typical grant size?
The Henkes Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $689, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Henkes Foundation give grants?
The Henkes Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does The Henkes Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Henkes Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Henkes Foundation's largest grantees?
The Henkes Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church Fullerton ($7,000), Project Veritas ($2,000) and America First Legal Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Henkes Foundation?
The Henkes Foundation reported $216K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Henkes Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Henkes 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 Henkes Foundation's EIN?
The Henkes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3374824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Henkes 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
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