Private foundation · EIN 31-6634052 · Pratt, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John S Fretz Family Charitable Trust

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: 2 grants paid, $101K total, median $51K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$101K
Median grant
$51K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 1 of 2 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pratt Public LibraryPratt, KSLibrary Supplies$51K

About this foundation

John S Fretz Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Pratt, Kansas, administered in care of The Peoples Bank, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 John S Fretz Family Charitable Trust 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 John S Fretz Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $101K across 2 grants, a median of $51K.

Where does John S Fretz Family Charitable Trust give?

Kansas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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