Kitty M Perkins Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes primarily in south central and southwestern Nebraska. Its mission focuses on enhancing community development, education, and health initiatives, as evidenced by its funding for local charities, educational scholarships, and community services. The foundation provides grants for general support, educational programs, and specific projects such as playground maintenance and emergency services. It serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, community centers, and health organizations, reflecting a commitment to improving the quality of life in its region.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) public charity operating in south‑central or southwestern Nebraska seeking support for community, educational, health, or local capital projects.
Good Fit
- • Located in south‑central or southwestern Nebraska
- • Is a public charity (501(c)(3))
- • Requests clearly stated purpose and specific amount
- • Seeks general operating support, capital project funding, scholarships, or community services
- • Has local recognition or prior relationship with regional funders
Geography
Observed grantmaking is geographically narrow: in the latest year all grants were to organizations in Nebraska and the foundation states it limits support to public charities in south‑central and southwestern Nebraska.
Recipient Variety
Across three years the foundation funded many distinct independent recipients (25 distinct in 2022, 21 in 2023, 11 in 2024) showing a broad set of beneficiaries despite some dollar concentration among top grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes rolling application instructions, a named contact with phone and mailing address, and observed new recipients each year (for example four new recipients in the latest year), indicating unfamiliar applicants can realistically gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
