Private foundation · EIN 74-2833654 · McPherson, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Saint Stephens of Kansas Charitable 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: 10 grants paid, $325K total, median $19K. 80% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$325K
Median grant
$19K
Stays in KS
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 9 of 10 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
McPherson CollegeMcPherson, KSStudent center$100K
Central Christian CollegeMcPherson, KSMilo addition grant$100K
McPherson County Community FoundatiMcPherson, KSSmoky valley hope for youth$35K
Lindsborg Community HospitalLindsborg, KSCna program$24K
Usd 410Hillsboro, KSCte club & gap program$22K
Tabor CollegeHillsboro, KSChums$15K
St Stephen's ChurchMilburn, NJDrumming camp$15K
Tami BurkholzEllsworth, KSCna classes$2,522
The Cedar's IncMcPherson, KSTraining$1,067

By state: Kansas 8 · New Jersey 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Saint Stephens of Kansas Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in McPherson, Kansas, administered in care of W Romain, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Saint Stephens of Kansas Charitable 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 Saint Stephens of Kansas Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $325K across 10 grants, a median of $19K.

Where does Saint Stephens of Kansas Charitable Tr give?

Kansas (8 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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