Private foundation · EIN 37-6454300 · Topeka, Kansas

James E & Maude Sheetz Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $157K total, median $78K. 50% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$157K
Median grant
$78K
Stays in KS
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Most Pure Heart of Mary ChurchTopeka, KSOperating support$78K
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILOperating support$78K

By state: Kansas 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

James E & Maude Sheetz Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Topeka, Kansas, administered in care of Corefirst Bank and Trust Ttee, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 James E & Maude Sheetz Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 James E & Maude Sheetz Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $157K across 2 grants, a median of $78K.

Where does James E & Maude Sheetz Charitable Tr give?

Kansas (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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