Private foundation · EIN 48-6103283 · Lawrence, Kansas

Bertha Brister Hospital 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: 3 grants paid, $108K total, median $27K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$108K
Median grant
$27K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kansas Childrens Service League Kansas Childrens Service LeagueWichita, KSFor childrens' services$54K
FIRST Presbyterian Church FIRST Presbyterian ChurchIola, KSFor religious purposes$27K
Iola Public Library Iola Public LibraryIola, KSFor public library purposes$27K

About this foundation

Bertha Brister Hospital Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Lawrence, Kansas, administered in care of The Trust Company of Kansas. 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 Bertha Brister Hospital 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 Bertha Brister Hospital Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $108K across 3 grants, a median of $27K.

Where does Bertha Brister Hospital Trust give?

Kansas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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