Private foundation · Urbandale, IA

K2 Charitable Foundation

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Typical grant size
$2K – $7K – $80K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
18
Repeat grantees
9
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSUBMISSION DEADLINES HAVE NOT BEEN YET DETERMINED
ContactKENNETH L SMITH · 5152763456
MaterialsTHE FOUNDATION BOARD IS DEVELOPING THE GRANT APPLICATION PROGRAM THAT WILL BE USED TO EVALUTE THE APPLICANTS
RestrictionsIN PROCESS OF DETERMINING ANY RESTRICTIONS

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Kenneth L Smith
PRESIDENT
Robert Wilson
DIRECTOR
John Lamale
TREASURER
Barry Luchtel
SECRETARY
Landon Luchtel
VICE PRESIDENT
Tom Gilbert
DIRECTOR
Scott Temple
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
Dave Harmeyer
SECRETARY

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
36.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
129
Total grants awarded
$10.0M
Total amount
$78K
Average grant
$742K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$1.5M
16 grants
2023
$1.5M
13 grants
2022
$1.2M
15 grants
2021
$732K
13 grants
2020
$786K
13 grants
2019
$1000K
11 grants
2018
$795K
12 grants
2017
$1.0M
8 grants
2016
$638K
11 grants
2015
$462K
8 grants
2014
$395K
9 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$4.6M
Freedon for Youth
8 grants · IA
$1.6M
Freedom for Youth
3 grants · IA
$1.2M
8 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$960K
3 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$512K
John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation
11 grants · MS
$387K
Agape Pregnancy Resource Center
4 grants · IA
$203K
2 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$181K
Leader Source
10 grants · IN
$89K
Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
9 grants · IA
$53K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Haiti Christian Development Fund
RELOCATION AND REDISTRIBUTION OF THE POOR IN HAITI
FL · TY 2024
$606K
Freedom for Youth
ASSIST LOST AND HURTING KIDS WHO ARE WITHOUT A HOME IN IOWA
IA · TY 2024
$453K
New Horizons Ministries
INCARCERATION COUNSELING
CO · TY 2024
$150K
Creighton Community Foundation
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
AZ · TY 2024
$125K
Agape Pregnancy Resource Center
PREGNANCY COUNSELING
IA · TY 2024
$112K
Voice of Calvary Ministries
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MS · TY 2024
$30K
The Mendenhall Ministries
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MS · TY 2024
$20K
Open Bible Church
ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES AND MINISTERS
IA · TY 2024
$14K
Leader Source
EDUCATION
IN · TY 2024
$10K
John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MS · TY 2024
$8K
Art for All Mississippi
SUPPORTS COMMUNITY ART PROGRAMS
MS · TY 2024
$5K
Covington Community Church of Brethren
ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES AND MINISTERS
WA · TY 2024
$3K
Hidden Acres Christian Center
CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
IA · TY 2024
$2K
Pinky Swear Foundation
ASSISTING FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER
MN · TY 2024
$2K
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPRELIGIOUS TEACHING
IA · TY 2024
$2K
The Ark
ASSISTING FAMILIES IN CHICAGO AREA
IL · TY 2024
$390
Haiti Christian Development Fund
RELOCATION AND REDISTRIBUTION OF THE POOR IN HAITI
FL · TY 2023
$650K
Freedom for Youth
ASSIST LOST AND HURTING KIDS WHO ARE WITHOUT A HOME IN IOWA
IA · TY 2023
$504K
New Horizons Ministries
INCARCERATION COUNSELING
CO · TY 2023
$225K
Creighton Community Foundation
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
AZ · TY 2023
$56K
John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MS · TY 2023
$41K
Leader Source
EDUCATION
IN · TY 2023
$10K
Open Bible Church
ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES AND MINISTERS
IA · TY 2023
$6K
Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF IOWA NONPROFITS FOR KIDS
IA · TY 2023
$6K
Hidden Acres Christian Center
CHRISTIAN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
IA · TY 2023
$2K
Des Moines Refugee Support
REFUGEE FAMILY SUPPORT
IA · TY 2023
$2K
Easter Seals
ASSISTING KIDS WITH DISABILITIES
IA · TY 2023
$2K
Agape Pregnancy Resource Center
PREGNANCY COUNSELING
IA · TY 2023
$2K
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPRELIGIOUS TEACHING
IA · TY 2023
$500
Haiti Christian Development Fund
RELOCATION AND REDISTRIBUTION OF THE POOR IN HAITI
FL · TY 2022
$742K
Freedom for Youth
ASSIST LOST AND HURTING KIDS WHO ARE WITHOUT A HOME IN IOWA
IA · TY 2022
$202K
New Horizons Ministries
INCARCERATION COUNSELING
CO · TY 2022
$137K
Not Your Average Joe
WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISADVANTEDGED.
OK · TY 2022
$50K
Mendenhall Ministries
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
MS · TY 2022
$12K
Valley Church
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
IA · TY 2022
$12K
Leader Source
EDUCATION
IN · TY 2022
$10K
Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF IOWA NONPROFITS FOR KIDS
IA · TY 2022
$8K
Midwest Food Bank
FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO NEEDY
IL · TY 2022
$5K
John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MS · TY 2022
$3K
Agape Pregnancy Resource Center
PREGNANCY COUNSELING
IA · TY 2022
$2K
Eternal Anchor
COUNSELING
WA · TY 2022
$2K
Easter Seals
ASSISTING KIDS WITH DISABILITIES
IA · TY 2022
$2K
Christ Life Ministries Inc
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION
IA · TY 2022
$2K
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPRELIGIOUS TEACHING
IA · TY 2022
$500
Haiti Christian Development Fund
RELOCATION AND REDISTRIBUTION OF THE PORR IN HAITI
FL · TY 2021
$335K
Freedon for Youth
ASSIST LOST AND HURTING KIDS WHO ARE WITHOUT A HOME IN IOWA
IA · TY 2021
$200K
Agape Pregnancy Resource Center
PREGNANCY COUNSELING
IA · TY 2021
$87K
John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation
CHRISTAIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MS · TY 2021
$35K
Valley Church
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
IA · TY 2021
$27K
Neighborhood Ministries
AID TO DISTRESSED FAMILIES INCLUDING BASIS NEEDS AS FOOD AND CLOTHING
AZ · TY 2021
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.