How to apply
NONE Contact: Linda Kehres-Schmidt, 527 Commercial St Suite B, Emporia, Ks, 6203429304, EMPORIACF@EMPORIACF.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Olpe Community ImprovementOlpe, KS | Olpe fitness park - phase #2 | $50K |
| Empoira Main StreetEmporia, KS | Digital fabrication innovation and training center | $50K |
| Plumb PlaceEmporia, KS | Next 100 years campaign | $50K |
| Strong City Preservation AllianceStrong City, KS | Handicap accessible/family friendly restrooms | $50K |
| Toledo TownshipEmporia, KS | Saffordville community center heating & air | $35K |
| Emporia Senior CenterEmporia, KS | Tables & chairs | $32K |
| Chase County Old School Development DistrictCottonwood Falls, KS | New heating & air in the gym | $23K |
| Usd 252Hartford, KS | Safe & secure entrances | $18K |
| Symphony in the Flint HillsCottonwood Falls, KS | 2024 symphony in the flint hills | $15K |
| Crosswinds Counseling & WellnessEmporia, KS | Improving summer food access | $10K |
| EckanEmporia, KS | To purchase food | $10K |
| City of ElmdaleElmdale, KS | Water pimp replacement | $10K |
| Emporia Community FoundationEmporia, KS | Match day | $3,618 |
| United Way of the Flint Hills IncEmporia, KS | Just-as-you-are rainbow sanctuary for permanent drop in and support center | $3,000 |
About this foundation
Trusler Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Emporia, Kansas, administered in care of Esb Financial, tax-exempt since 1959. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Trusler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Trusler Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $359K across 14 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Trusler Foundation Inc give?
Kansas (14 grants), per its latest filing.
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