How to apply
Https://www.petehenryfoundation.com/ Contact: The Pete Henry Foundation, Po Box 504, Colby, Ks, 7854626553 Deadlines: MARCH 1 Restrictions: Scholarships will be limited to individuals who live in the kansas counties of wallace, logan, gove, decatur sheridan, thomas, sherman, cheyenne, and rawlins.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
47 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Nw Ks Community FoundationBird City, KS | Grants fo 9 nw counties | $101K |
| Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS | Scholarships | $71K |
| Fort Hays State UniversityHays, KS | Scholarships | $63K |
| Colby Community CollegeColby, KS | Scholarships | $35K |
| Brewster Usd 314Brewster, KS | Tech program & to fund stem classes | $28K |
| Citizen Foundation IncColby, KS | For puchasing medical equipment | $25K |
| Fort Hays Northwest TechGoodland, KS | Scholarship | $21K |
| North Central Ks Technical CollegeBeloit, KS | Scholarships | $21K |
| Washburn UniversityTopeka, KS | Scholarships | $10K |
| Main Street Arts CouncilHoxie, KS | 2025 main st summer theater festival | $10K |
| Western Kansas Child Advocacy CenteScott City, KS | Grant | $10K |
| University of Nebraska-KearneyKearney, NE | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Thomas County Community FoundationColby, KS | For inclusive playgroud at villa hig | $7,500 |
| Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina, KS | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Fort Wallace MuseumWallace, KS | Sponsorship of outdoor education day | $7,000 |
| Hays Academy of Hair DesignHays, KS | Scholarships | $6,350 |
| University of KansasLawrence, KS | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of WyomingLaramie, WY | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Brewster Shooting SportsBrewster, KS | Brewster trap club outdoor project | $5,500 |
| Tabor CollegeHillsboro, KS | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Friends of Pioneer Memorial LibraryColby, KS | Grant | $5,000 |
| Ks Foundation for Ag in the ClassroManhattan, KS | Grant | $5,000 |
| Northwest Kansas Technical CollegeGoodland, KS | Scholarships | $4,950 |
| Cloud County Community CollegeConcordia, KS | Scholarships | $3,900 |
| WyotechLaramie, WY | Scholarships | $3,600 |
| Garden City Community CollegeGarden City, KS | Scholarships | $3,200 |
| Wittenberg UniversitySpringfield, OH | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Salina Area Technical CollegeSalina, KS | Scholarships | $2,750 |
| Concordia UniversitySeward, NE | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| James River CollegeOzark, MO | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Southeast Community CollegeLincoln, NE | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Judy McCarty Learning CenterRexford, KS | Cowabunga summer program | $2,000 |
| Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend, KS | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Chadron State CollegeChadron, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Erskine CollegeDue West, SC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fort Hays Tech North CentralHays, KS | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Northwestern-St PaulSt Paul, MN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State UniversityGoodwell, OK | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Manhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan, KS | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| National Fire Safety CouncilColby, KS | Grant for fireup/burn prevention pro | $1,000 |
| Estrella Mountain Community CollegeAvondale, AZ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
By state: Kansas 33 · Nebraska 4 · Wyoming 2 · Ohio 1 · Missouri 1 · South Carolina 1
About this foundation
Pete Henry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Colby, Kansas, administered in care of Pierre C Henry, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Pete Henry Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Https://www.petehenryfoundation.com/ Deadlines: MARCH 1.
How much does Pete Henry Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $525K across 47 grants, a median of $4,950.
Where does Pete Henry Foundation give?
Kansas (33 grants), Nebraska (4 grants), Wyoming (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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