The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all in Nebraska.
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family at a glance
In short: The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family gave $70K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Nebraska. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,650
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +220.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,353
- -68.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $950
- Total assets
- $919,812
- +5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% 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 Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2303 175 Court Apt 35, Omaha, NE 68130
Phone: (402) 391-5791
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dundee Presbyterian Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 52 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska. The listed 2025 recipients include organizations in Omaha, Lincoln, Albion, and Papillion.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $38K (2019) to $120K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee Presbyterian Church Omaha, NE | Charitable | $25,200 |
| Albion Rose Hill Cemetery Albion, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| North Star Foundation Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lauritzen Gardens Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sheltering Tree Omaha, NE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fred & Pam Buffet Cancer Center Omaha, NE | Charitable | $900 |
| Lakeside Scholarship Fund Omaha, NE | Charitable | $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 | $919,812 | $95,055 | $73,315 | $69,650 | 16 | $69,650 | $94,508 | $49,595 |
| 2024 | $871,373 | $84,246 | $72,738 | $68,900 | 5 | $68,900 | $83,959 | $46,286 |
| 2023 | $874,625 | $38,412 | $118,125 | $114,600 | 8 | $114,600 | $38,047 | $45,677 |
| 2022 | $855,146 | $5,826 | $124,098 | $120,400 | 13 | $120,400 | $9,807 | $52,393 |
| 2021 | $820,148 | $119,799 | $108,938 | $105,350 | 10 | $105,350 | $116,211 | $60,333 |
| 2020 | $809,271 | $23,114 | $63,043 | $51,000 | 6 | — | $11,071 | $53,365 |
| 2019 | $848,904 | $70,862 | $41,599 | $38,250 | 21 | — | $67,513 | $50,538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family reported a distributable amount of $50K 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 include support for a church, a cemetery, a foundation, gardens, arts organizations, a disability-housing organization, and university-related organizations. Sheltering Tree says its mission is to build affordable housing for individuals with disabilities. The University of Nebraska Foundation says it grows relationships and resources to enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. Immanuel Community Foundation says it raises and contributes funds to support the missions of several Immanuel organizations and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $69,650 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,200, with a median grant of $950. Its largest reported grants included $25,200 to Dundee Presbyterian Church; $10,000 each to Albion Rose Hill Cemetery and North Star Foundation; and $5,000 each to Lauritzen Gardens, the Nature Conservancy, Omaha Performing Arts, and Sheltering Tree. The foundation also gave $1,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation and $200 to Immanuel Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Myrna L Krohn is listed as a director on the 2025 filing.
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family is led by Myrna L. Krohn, Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Myrna L. Krohn
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert F. Krohn (2019–2020) — Director
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 Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family
How much does The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family give each year?
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family gave $70K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 5 grants.
What is The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family's typical grant size?
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family's median grant in 2025 was $950, and its average grant was $4,353, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family give grants?
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (13 grants).
Does The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family's largest grantees?
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family's largest 2025 grantees include Dundee Presbyterian Church ($25,200), Albion Rose Hill Cemetery ($10,000) and North Star Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family?
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family reported $920K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a church, a cemetery, a foundation, gardens, arts organizations, a disability-housing organization, and university-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family's EIN?
The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3259494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Robert F & Myrna L Krohn Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-robert-f-and-myrna-l-krohn-family-morg_958c4b6741694e1baa056342dd036536
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