The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier is a private foundation, based in Phillipsburg, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $560K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $12K.
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier at a glance
In short: The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier gave $37K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,326
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,221
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $559,911
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Luctor Christian Ref ($22K). Together the top 6 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luctor Christian Ref Prairie View, KS | Projects Grant. | $21,600 |
| Prairie View City Prairie View, KS | GRANT. | $10,500 |
| USD 326 - Elementary Logan, KS | GRANT | $2,000 |
| Phillips Co Fair Board Phillipsburg, KS | 4-H GRANT | $1,500 |
| Sunshine City Library Priaire View, KS | Library Grant | $1,400 |
| Phillips County Historical Society Phillipsburg, KS | GRANT | $326 |
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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 | $559,911 | $38,884 | $63,861 | $37,326 | 6 | $45,043 | $11,622 | $46,541 |
| 2024 | $584,888 | $58,401 | $48,780 | $36,126 | 6 | $43,676 | $38,337 | $44,876 |
| 2023 | $575,267 | $24,137 | $54,562 | $21,178 | 5 | $28,515 | $17,320 | $43,496 |
| 2022 | $605,005 | $156,641 | $43,750 | $31,123 | 9 | $38,527 | $14,134 | $28,565 |
| 2021 | $492,115 | $-14,384 | $43,018 | $31,404 | 6 | — | $14,939 | $38,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier is led by Jay Van Der Veen, President on every filing since 2021; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay Van Der Veen
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$900 (2021) → $900 (2025)
Sandra Van Kooten
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$390 (2021) → $390 (2025)
Shawn Richardson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$390 (2021) → $390 (2025)
Beau Van Loenen
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Rance Ames
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Rance Ames (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier
How much does The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier give each year?
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier gave $37K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 6 grants.
What is The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier's typical grant size?
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $6,221, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier give grants?
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Prairie View, KS (2 grants) and Phillipsburg, KS (2 grants).
Does The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant." (3 grants).
Who are The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier's largest grantees?
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier's largest 2025 grantees include Luctor Christian Ref ($21,600), Prairie View City ($10,500) and USD 326 - Elementary ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier?
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier reported $560K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier's EIN?
The John Clara and Henry Pakkebier's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1196899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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