Kahr Foundation-Ima
Invitation OnlyMinnetrista, Minnesota · EIN 43-2093439 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$12.7M
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$79.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $205,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Zoo | Apple Valley, MN | General support | $1,624,120 |
| Heritage Museums & Gardens | Sandwich, MA | General support | $1,275,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,232,264 |
| Pulse | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,005,404 |
| Southwest Christian High School | Chaska, MN | General support | $994,323 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $951,726 |
| American Heart Association | Eagan, MN | General support | $502,877 |
| Crown College | St Bonifacius, MN | General support | $500,000 |
| Family Leader Foundation | Urbandale, IA | General support | $494,169 |
| Minnesota Family Council & Institute | St Paul, MN | General support | $400,000 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | Hutchinson, MN | General support | $366,996 |
| Fraser | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $346,438 |
| Southside Community Health Services | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $300,000 |
| Youth Frontiers | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $250,404 |
| Helping Paws of Minnesota Inc | Hopkins, MN | General support | $205,575 |
| Haiti Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $205,000 |
| Prager University | Sherman Oaks, CA | General support | $201,328 |
| Take Charge Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $201,328 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $150,863 |
| Norway House | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $125,000 |
| The Bond Between (Formerly Secondhand Hounds) | Minnetonka, MN | General support | $103,000 |
| Core Foundation | Reston, VA | General support | $100,918 |
| Banyan Community | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $100,000 |
| Bestprep Mn Business Venture & Technology Workshop | Brooklyn Park, MN | General support | $100,000 |
| St Catherine University | St Paul, MN | General support | $97,812 |
| Treehouse Youth Outreach | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $75,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Crown Point, IN | General support | $75,000 |
| Can Do Canines | New Hope, MN | General support | $56,000 |
| Nph USA | Chicago, IL | General support | $55,000 |
| Majestic Hills Ranch | Lakeville, MN | General support | $50,000 |
| Reagan Legacy Foundation | Encino, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Hope Chest for Breast Cancer | Orono, MN | General support | $46,632 |
| Accessability Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $40,000 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $35,000 |
| Minnesota History Theatre | St Paul, MN | General support | $30,000 |
| 985 Ktis Radio | St Paul, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts River Valley | St Paul, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Arboretum | Chaska, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Movefwd | Hopkins, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| United Health Care Children's Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $25,000 |
| Caringbridge | Bloomington, MN | General support | $20,000 |
| Hope Harbor | Marshall, MN | General support | $20,000 |
| Raices Sagradas Community Mental Health | St Paul, MN | General support | $20,000 |
| St David's Center | Minnetonka, MN | General support | $20,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Saint Paul | St Paul, MN | General support | $20,000 |
| Living Well Disability Services | Mendota Hts, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| The Arc Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch | Stewartville, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow (Lift) | Luverne, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Animal Humane Society | Golden Valley, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Avivo | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Cradle of Hope | Roseville, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Relate Counseling Center | Minnetonka, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| The Front Line Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Minnesota | Roseville, MN | General support | $5,000 |
| Secondhand Hounds | Minnetonka, MN | General support | $3,500 |
| Association of Small Foundations | Washington, DC | General support | $1,660 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,687,866 | 61 |
| 2023 | $10,847,405 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349103170
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-2093439
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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