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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-4416998

Kehe Cares Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Naperville, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 94 grants and $5.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $5,776,601

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $14,750,740
  • Tax year 2023

    $5,542,392

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $14,073,652
  • Tax year 2022

    $4,716,431

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $10,221,869
  • Tax year 2021

    $4,014,691

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $5,804,063

Grants paid in 2024

94 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. New Vision Community ChurchLaredo, TX

    Community development

    $1,076,785
  2. CEO Forum IncHighland Village, TX

    Legacy foundation support

    $517,000
  3. Mission Lazarus IncNashville, TN

    Community development

    $402,346
  4. Provision BridgeTallulah Falls, GA

    Employee care

    $396,201
  5. CofaKildeer, IL

    Orphans & refugees

    $266,000
  6. Male Mogul InitiativeSkokie, IL

    Community development

    $184,000
  7. Eight Days of Hope IncTupelo, MS

    Disaster relief

    $161,206
  8. Restoring Hope NepalVictor, MT

    Orphans & refugees

    $154,263
  9. Breakthrough Urban MinistriesChicago, IL

    Community development

    $143,334
  10. Kdi Reimbursed Mission TripsNaperville, IL

    Community development

    $133,590
  11. Compassion InternationalColorado SPGS, CO

    Orphans & refugees

    $133,140
  12. Willow Creek Care CenterS Barrington, IL

    Community development

    $130,000
  13. Agape Source IncWinter Garden, FL

    Community development

    $105,000
  14. Three Grains of Rice MissionsJacksonville, FL

    Community development

    $103,152
  15. Education Equals Hope IncFort Mill, SC

    Community development

    $93,611
  16. Christian Far East MinistryGlendora, CA

    Orphans & refugees

    $75,000
  17. The ArkChicago, IL

    Community development

    $65,000
  18. The Moody ChurchChicago, IL

    Anti-trafficking

    $62,500
  19. Ink 180Oswego, IL

    Anti-trafficking

    $62,250
  20. Brewer FoundationWashington, DC

    Community development

    $60,000
  21. Partners in Mission-UsaGlen Ellyn, IL

    Education

    $60,000
  22. The Hope CollectiveLake Zurich, IL

    Community development

    $60,000
  23. Legacy Leaders NFPLas Vegas, NV

    Community development

    $55,000
  24. The Kaleo FoundationOklahoma City, OK

    Food insecurity

    $52,500
  25. Hunger's End IncPalmetto, FL

    Community development

    $50,470
  26. Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding & EdHarvard, IL

    Rehabilitation

    $50,000
  27. Lutheran Church Charities FundNorthbrook, IL

    Orphans & refugees

    $50,000
  28. Ubuntu Pathways IncNew York, NY

    Water, sanitation & hygiene

    $50,000
  29. World ReliefBaltimore, MD

    Community development

    $50,000
  30. Dewanna's ClosetLake Charles, LA

    Community development

    $46,000
  31. Salt & Light CoalitionChicago, IL

    Anti-trafficking

    $45,840
  32. International Network for YemenClearwater, FL

    Community development

    $45,000
  33. Circle Urban MinistriesChicago, IL

    Rehabilitation

    $42,000
  34. Special Spaces IncKnoxville, TN

    Water, sanitation & hygiene

    $41,400
  35. Refugee RisingAnn Arbor, MI

    Orphans & refugees

    $39,450
  36. Altar Fly FishingLombard, IL

    Community development

    $37,900
  37. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Community development

    $37,200
  38. By the Hand Club for KidsChicago, IL

    Community development

    $35,000
  39. A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay IncBrandon, FL

    Community development

    $33,750
  40. TameAustin, TX

    Community development

    $30,000
  41. Engage Your DestinyFranklin, TN

    Military & veterans

    $28,500
  42. Rising Lights ProjectElburn, IL

    Community development

    $25,600
  43. Truckers Against TraffickingEnglewood, CO

    Anti-trafficking

    $25,000
  44. CMMLSpringlake, NJ

    Community development

    $25,000
  45. Light for Yemen (CMML)Springlake, NJ

    Orphans & refugees

    $25,000
  46. Water for GoodBentonville, AR

    Community development

    $25,000
  47. YmenChicago, IL

    Education

    $23,065
  48. Sarah's InnForest Park, IL

    Rehabilitation

    $23,000
  49. Betty Griffin CenterSt Augustine, FL

    Rehabilitation

    $20,000
  50. God's PantryMontclair, CA

    Food insecurity

    $15,700
  51. Ministerios Vision InternacionalPalestine, TX

    Community development

    $15,000
  52. Outreach Community MinistriesCarol Stream, IL

    Community development

    $15,000
  53. Pie in the SkyHastings, FL

    Food insecurity

    $15,000
  54. Great Oaks International (agua VivaLakeville, MN

    Community development

    $14,550
  55. Pan de VidaDurham, NC

    Community development

    $13,650
  56. Morningstar MissionJoliet, IL

    Community development

    $13,380
  57. Community Development Services IntlHouston, TX

    Community development

    $12,500
  58. Bridge HouseBoulder, CO

    Community development

    $12,000
  59. Chicago Fire FoundationChicago, IL

    Community development

    $10,000
  60. Lutheran Child and Family ServicesOakbrook Terrace, IL

    Orphans & refugees

    $10,000
  61. The HavenMinneapolis, MN

    Anti-trafficking

    $10,000
  62. Vets Returning HomeRoseville, MI

    Military & veterans

    $10,000
  63. Kid's Chance of SCColumbia, SC

    Community development

    $10,000
  64. The Glo HouseMadison, WI

    Community development

    $9,500
  65. Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN

    Food insecurity

    $8,500
  66. Breakthrough Alliance of ColoradoEnglewood, CO

    Community development

    $8,070
  67. Imani Collective - NonprofitBryan, TX

    Community development

    $7,916
  68. Hesed HouseAurora, IL

    Community development

    $7,500
  69. RJ'S Sensory StockingsWheat Ridge, CO

    Community development

    $7,500
  70. Shelter IncConcord, CA

    Orphans & refugees

    $7,000
  71. Discovery Academy (missionart VentuMaitland, FL

    Education

    $5,500
  72. Dr James Mitchem Early Childhood CRomeoville, IL

    Community development

    $5,000
  73. One Collective NFPElgin, IL

    Community development

    $5,000
  74. Royal Family KidsSouth Barrington, IL

    Community development

    $5,000
  75. SamaracareNaperville, IL

    Rehabilitation

    $5,000
  76. Westbrook Christian ChurchBolingbrook, IL

    Community development

    $5,000
  77. Women's Care Center Northeast IndiaAuburn, IN

    Water, sanitation & hygiene

    $5,000
  78. Beacon GroupTucson, AZ

    Community development

    $5,000
  79. Boulder Pregnancy Resource CenterBoulder, CO

    Water, sanitation & hygiene

    $5,000
  80. Endeavor HealthEvanston, IL

    Water, sanitation & hygiene

    $5,000
  81. Heartbound MinistriesAtlanta, GA

    Rehabilitation

    $5,000
  82. Point HondurasBartleft, TN

    Education

    $5,000
  83. Pure Love Africa IncBrooks, GA

    Community development

    $5,000
  84. Blessings in A BackpackLouisville, KY

    Community development

    $2,632
  85. Plainfield Junior Womans Club IncPlainfield, IL

    Community development

    $2,500
  86. Present NowLos Angeles, CA

    Rehabilitation

    $2,500
  87. Silver Lining FoundationMissoula, MT

    Community development

    $2,500
  88. Christ Child SocietyMilwaukee, WI

    Community development

    $2,500
  89. Lutheran Social Services of MinnesoSaint Paul, MN

    Orphans & refugees

    $2,500
  90. Marcus J Bradshaw FoundationOlympia Fields, IL

    Water, sanitation & hygiene

    $2,500
  91. New Hope Community Food PantryChicago, IL

    Food insecurity

    $2,500
  92. Aurora Area Interfaith Food PantryAurora, IL

    Food insecurity

    $1,000
  93. The Villages of in Foundation (pcaiBloomington, IN

    Community development

    $1,000
  94. International Generosity FoundationClearwater, FL

    Community development

    $150

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Soul CareBoulder, CO

    Community development

    $15,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid7 grants $788,24933% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $685,61129% of the total
  3. Human services13 grants $382,13416% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter4 grants $198,2068% of the total
  5. Religion5 grants $113,6505% of the total
  6. Public affairs1 grant $52,5002% of the total
  7. 6 other causes11 grants $160,5707% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas6 grants $1,659,201
  2. Illinois34 grants $1,593,459
  3. Tennessee4 grants $477,246
  4. Georgia4 grants $406,351
  5. Florida8 grants $377,872
  6. Colorado7 grants $227,910
  7. Mississippi1 grant $161,206
  8. Montana2 grants $156,763
  9. South Carolina2 grants $103,611
  10. California4 grants $100,200

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Rusty BlandPRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $0
  • Brandon BarnholtDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Brad HelmerDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Bryan AldridgeTREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Justin MallotSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Tim WigginsDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jim HalleneDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Joe SchwabTREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Frank CarlsonSECRETARY Hours 40Pay $0
  • Deb ConklinDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Greg LernihanDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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