Private foundation · EIN 84-6929809 · Manhattan, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lindy E Bell Irr Tr Fbo Kansas State University Fnd

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: 1 grants paid, $82K total, median $82K. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$82K
Median grant
$82K
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KSEducation$82K

About this foundation

Lindy E Bell Irr Tr Fbo Kansas State University Fnd is a private grantmaking foundation in Manhattan, Kansas, administered in care of Doug Wiley, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Lindy E Bell Irr Tr Fbo Kansas State University Fnd 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 Lindy E Bell Irr Tr Fbo Kansas State University Fnd give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 1 grants, a median of $82K.

Where does Lindy E Bell Irr Tr Fbo Kansas State University Fnd give?

Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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