Private foundation · EIN 48-6334525 · Salina, Kansas

W O & Julia Tinkler Educational 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $45K total, median $22K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$45K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina, KSCollege scholarships$30K
Bethany CollegeLindsborg, KSCollege scholarships$15K

About this foundation

W O & Julia Tinkler Educational Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Salina, Kansas, administered in care of Bank IV Kansas N a, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 W O & Julia Tinkler Educational Tr 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 W O & Julia Tinkler Educational Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $45K across 2 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does W O & Julia Tinkler Educational Tr give?

Kansas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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