Private foundation · EIN 48-1125883 · Wichita, Kansas

Grs 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: 114 grants paid, $330K total, median $2,000. 6% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
114
$330K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in KS
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 114 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boulder Country Day SchoolBoulder, COOperating fund for educational organization$15K
Big Gumdrop OutdoorsLincoln, NEOperating fund for other public charity$10K
Boulder Voices for ChildrenBoulder, COOperating fund for welfare organization$10K
Centennial State BalletLongmont, COOperating fund for other public charity$10K
The Center on ColfaxDenver, COOperating fund for other public charity$10K
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COOperating fund for community funds$10K
Niwot High SchoolNiwot, COOperating fund for educational organization$9,000
Lafayette ElementaryLafayette, COOperating fund for educational organization$8,000
The Arts HubLafayette, COOperating fund for other public charity$7,500
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAOperating fund for other public charity$6,000
A Precious Child IncBroomfield, COOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
Angel Flight Central IncKansas City, MOOperating fund for medical charity$5,000
Angel Flight West IncSanta Monica, CAOperating fund for medical organization$5,000
Athletes Services Network AmericaAustin, TXOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
Austin CamerataAustin, TXOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
Boulder Preparatory High SchoolBoulder, COOperating fund for educational organization$5,000
Cal-Wood Education CenterJamestown, COOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
Carousel of Happiness IncNederland, COOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
Colorado Fallen Hero FoundationLafayette, COOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
Food Bank of WyomingEvansville, WYOperating fund for welfare organization$5,000
Harvesters Community Food NetworkKansas City, MOOperating fund for welfare organization$5,000
Kunc & the Colorado SoundGreeley, COOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
Rider Town SportsSuperior, COOperating fund for community funds$5,000
Rocky Mountain Martial ArtsBroomfield, COOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
The Women's Foundation of ColoradoDenver, COOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
YMCA of Northern ColoradoLafayette, COOperating fund for other public charity$5,000
Nederland Food PantryNederland, COOperating fund for welfare organization$4,000
Save IncKansas City, MOOperating fund for other public charity$3,500
Believe BigHunt Valley, MDOperating fund for other public charity$3,000
Boulder Community Broadcast AssociationBoulder, COOperating fund for other public charity$3,000
Boulder Reporting LabBoulder, COOperating fund for other public charity$3,000
Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, COOperating fund for medical organization$3,000
Harvest of Hope PantryBoulder, COOperating fund for welfare organization$3,000
Kc Mothers in ChargeKansas City, MOOperating fund for community funds$3,000
Operation Breakthrough IncKansas City, MOOperating fund for other public charity$3,000
Planned Parenthood Great PlainsWashington, DCOperating fund for other public charity$3,000
Rose Brooks CenterKansas City, MOOperating fund for other public charity$3,000
Adaptive Sports for AllFrederick, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
BlaqoutKansas City, MOOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
FIRST Responder Golf FoundationKansas City, KSOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
Forward Steps FoundationBoulder, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
Get Grounded FoundationDenver, COOperating fund for welfare organization$2,500
Growing Gardens of Boulder CountyBoulder, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
Kanbe's MarketsKansas City, MOOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
Kc Can CompostKansas City, MOOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
Louisville Middle SchoolLouisville, COOperating fund for educational organization$2,500
Miracles Diaper BankErie, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
The Golden ScoopOverland Park, KSOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
True Light Family Resource CenterKansas City, MOOperating fund for other public charity$2,500
Boulder Food RescueBoulder, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,000
Boulder Museum of Contemporary ArtBoulder, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,000
Colorado Public RadioCentennial, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,000
EffaBoulder, COOperating fund for welfare organization$2,000
Eureka Springs School of the ArtsEureka Springs, AROperating fund for community funds$2,000
Flourish Furnishings IncGrandview, MOOperating fund for other public charity$2,000
Foster SourceThornton, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,000
Giving the BasicsKansas City, KSOperating fund for welfare organization$2,000
Good Shepherd Humane SocietyEureka Springs, AROperating fund for other public charity$2,000
Greater Boulder Youth OrchestrasBoulder, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,000
Humane Society of Boulder SocietyBoulder, COOperating fund for other public charity$2,000

By state: Colorado 68 · Missouri 22 · Nebraska 4 · Kansas 7 · Texas 2 · California 2

About this foundation

Grs Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita, Kansas, administered in care of Heritage Grp Lc, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Grs 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 Grs Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $330K across 114 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Grs Foundation give?

Colorado (68 grants), Missouri (22 grants), Nebraska (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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