Private foundation · EIN 43-6771065 · Kansas City, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruth E Ward Perm Endowment 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: 5 grants paid, $121K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$121K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST United Methodist ChurchSalina, KSCharitable purposes$40K
Salina Regional Health FoundationSalina, KSCharitable purposes$20K
Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina, KSCharitable purposes$20K
Emberhope YouthvilleNewton, KSCharitable purposes$20K
Salina Presbyterian Manor Endowment FundSalina, KSBenefit of salina$20K

About this foundation

Ruth E Ward Perm Endowment Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, administered in care of Rex Matlack Sr, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Ruth E Ward Perm Endowment 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 Ruth E Ward Perm Endowment Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $121K across 5 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Ruth E Ward Perm Endowment Tr give?

Kansas (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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