The Kimball International - Habig
The Kimball International - Habig is a private foundation based in Muscatine, Iowa. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Kimball International - Habig at a glance
In short: The Kimball International - Habig gave $121K across 77 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. 49% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $120,985
- +3.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 77
- +28.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,571
- -19.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $475,963
- -15.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (32 of 65, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (79% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kimball International - Habig
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact HNI Corporation Foundation and use scholarship application forms. These instructions are from the foundation’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states scholarship application forms are due April 1. That deadline is in the past; the filing does not establish a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing states scholarship application forms are due April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Hni Corporation Foundation
Mailing address: 600 East Second Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
Phone: (563) 272-5655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kimball International - Habig funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was DC Multisport ($12K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($24,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 181 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 8% to Minnesota, 6% to Georgia, and 2% each to Kentucky and Florida. The largest listed grants went to recipients in Indiana, Minnesota, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kimball International - Habig open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 32 of 65 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 45% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 280% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2021) to $121K (2023). In 2023 it made 77 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Multisport Jasper, IN | Civic and Community Programs | $12,000 |
| Dubois County Museum Jasper, IN | Civic and Community Programs | $10,000 |
| Kids in Need Foundation Roseville, MN | Educational Institutions | $10,000 |
| Dubois County Pride Inc Jasper, IN | Civic and Community Programs | $5,000 |
| Fernbank Museum Atlanta, GA | Civic and Community Programs | $5,000 |
| Jasper Strassenfest Inc Jasper, IN | Civic and Community Programs | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Amphitheater Lincoln City, IN | Arts and Culture | $5,000 |
| Rally Point Events Evansville, IN | Civic and Community Programs | $5,000 |
| Dubois County Community Foundation Jasper, IN | Health and Human Services | $3,200 |
| Jasper Community Arts Commission Jasper, IN | Arts and Culture | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $475,963 | $36,631 | $122,521 | $120,985 | 77 | $121,021 | $35,131 | $43,233 |
| 2022 | $561,853 | $54,523 | $118,450 | $117,150 | 60 | $117,150 | $53,223 | $48,907 |
| 2021 | $625,780 | $18,837 | $114,278 | $112,637 | 44 | — | $14,196 | $45,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kimball International - Habig reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2023 grants included support for civic and community programs, education, arts and culture, and health and human services.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. The Dubois County Museum says it collects and preserves local history and provides public education. Kids In Need Foundation says it works with teachers and students in under-resourced schools to support equitable learning spaces. Rally Point Events says it provides financial support to veterans and veterans’ organizations, while Jasper Strassenfest says it promotes Jasper, Indiana, through a festival.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $120,985. Awards ranged from $75 to $12,000, with a median of $550. Its largest listed grant was $12,000 to DC Multisport for civic and community programs. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Dubois County Museum for civic and community programs and Kids In Need Foundation for educational institutions; and $5,000 each to Dubois County Pride, Fernbank Museum, Jasper Strassenfest, Lincoln Amphitheater, and Rally Point Events.
The filing also describes one-year scholarships toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or an associate degree at an approved learning institution. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are children or dependents of a full-time Kimball International, Inc. employee, rank in the upper half of their class, have completed the SAT or ACT before applying, and have been accepted by a college or university. The filing says there is no restriction on field of study and that a committee of three independent community members selects recipients. It states that 25% of applicants can be awarded scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Jeffrey Lorenger as president, Donna Meade as vice president, and Lindsay McCullough as secretary/treasurer.
The Kimball International - Habig is led by Jeffrey Lorenger, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jeffrey Lorenger
President
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Donna Meade
Vice President
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Lindsay McCullough
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lonnie P. Nicholson (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Mark W. Johnson (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: R. Gregory Kincer (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Kimball International - Habig
How much does The Kimball International - Habig give each year?
The Kimball International - Habig gave $121K across 77 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $117K across 60 grants.
What is The Kimball International - Habig's typical grant size?
The Kimball International - Habig's median grant in 2023 was $550, and its average grant was $1,571, across 77 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kimball International - Habig that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kimball International - Habig give grants?
The Kimball International - Habig gives mostly in Indiana: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (8%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jasper, IN (24 grants), Ferdinand, IN (5 grants), Evansville, IN (4 grants) and Huntingburg, IN (4 grants).
Does The Kimball International - Habig give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 77 grants with a stated purpose on The Kimball International - Habig's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic and Community Programs" (35 grants), "Educational Institutions" (24 grants) and "Scholarship" (9 grants).
Who are The Kimball International - Habig's largest grantees?
The Kimball International - Habig's largest 2023 grantees include DC Multisport ($12,000), Dubois County Museum ($10,000) and Kids in Need Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($24,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Kimball International - Habig?
The Kimball International - Habig reported $476K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kimball International - Habig fund?
The filing does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2023 grants included support for civic and community programs, education, arts and culture, and health and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kimball International - Habig?
The filing directs applicants to contact HNI Corporation Foundation and use scholarship application forms. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kimball International - Habig's EIN?
The Kimball International - Habig's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6022535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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