Private foundation · EIN 84-2397204 · Decatur, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ketenbrink Animal Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $170K total, median $20K. 90% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$170K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Happy Acres Pet RescueDecatur, ILCharitable$20K
Humane Society of Decatur and Macon CountyDecatur, ILCharitable$20K
Second Chance Pet Adoptions FoundationClinton, ILCharitable$20K
Tazewell Animal Protective SocietyPekin, ILCharitable$20K
Wild Canine RescueSpringfield, ILCharitable$20K
Wishbone Canine RescueNormal, ILCharitable$20K
Effingham Animal Rescue SanctuaryEffingham, ILCharitable$15K
Saved By Grace Animal RescueNewton, ILCharitable$15K
Yoga 4 CatsDecatur, ILCharitable$15K
The Street Dog CoalitionFort Collins, COCharitable$5,000

By state: Illinois 9 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Ketenbrink Animal Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Decatur, Illinois, administered in care of Michelle Obryan, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ketenbrink Animal Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ketenbrink Animal Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 10 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Ketenbrink Animal Foundation give?

Illinois (9 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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