Private foundation · EIN 81-0677037 · Tonganoxie, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pete & Margaret Leighty Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Kansas. The foundation accepts applications (To be determined.) and its median grant is $2,200.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $76K total, median $2,200. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas. Stated restrictions: Funds must be used for purposes for which they were approved. Recipients will be required to submit a written report describing project outcome and use of funds.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$76K
Median grant
$2,200
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
To be determined.
Assets
$1.0M

How to apply

Pete & margaret leighty trust application information: Name, mission, tax-exempt status, & contact information. Grant information required: Project name, goal, amount requested, estimated project cost, project budget, project summary - including how funds will be used, who will benefit, completion date, other funding sources, project partners, geographic area affected, and long term strategies for sustaining project. Contact: Shawna Gilmore, 400 Bury, Tonganoxie, Ks, 9138455101 Deadlines: To be determined. Restrictions: Funds must be used for purposes for which they were approved. Recipients will be required to submit a written report describing project outcome and use of funds.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Usd 464 Ths BandTonganoxie, KSTimpani purchase$12K
K-State Extension Lv Co Horse GroupTonganoxie, KSFairgrounds horse arena fence$10K
Jabalo Community Bible ChurchLeavenworth, KSBathroom$10K
Usd 464 Tes Auto TechTonganoxie, KSTongie auto tech keeping it cool$8,139
Tonganoxie Community Historical SocTonganoxie, KSConcrete entry improvement$8,000
Usd 464 Ths Ag Mechanics & WeldingTonganoxie, KSPlasma power project$6,877
Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271Tonganoxie, KSBring back the wall$5,000
Usd 464 Tes Pe DeptTonganoxie, KSSafe landing / new equipment$3,434
Tonganoxie Senior CitizensTonganoxie, KSUpdate & additions$2,500
Usd 464 Ths Unified E-SportsTonganoxie, KSUnified e-sports$1,900
Usd 464 Testms GiftedTonganoxie, KSSpirit in 3d$1,370
Genesis SchoolsTonganoxie, KSSecurity expansion$1,350
Usd Ths FFATonganoxie, KSBlue and gold for all$1,300
Usd 464 Ths FcclaTonganoxie, KSChieftain care closet$1,000
Usd Ths Theatre DeptTonganoxie, KSConstruction tool upgrade$1,000
Tonganoxie Early PrepTonganoxie, KSReading center furniture$800
Usd 464 Ths FcclaTonganoxie, KSCte is for me$650
Usd 464 Ths Family & ConsumerTonganoxie, KSSharpening up culinary skills$600

About this foundation

Pete & Margaret Leighty Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Tonganoxie, Kansas, administered in care of First State Bank & Trust, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Pete & Margaret Leighty Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Pete & margaret leighty trust application information: Name, mission, tax-exempt status, & contact information. Deadlines: To be determined..

How much does Pete & Margaret Leighty Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $76K across 18 grants, a median of $2,200.

Where does Pete & Margaret Leighty Trust give?

Kansas (18 grants), per its latest filing.

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