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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-0375951

Redbud Foundation

A private foundation in Topeka, KS. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 11 grants and $1.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,774,800

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $11,056,099

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,781,500

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $12,524,503

  • Tax year 2022

    $938,947

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $13,249,191

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,296,590

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $13,980,299

  • Tax year 2020

    $930,250

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $1,274,336

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,392,500

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $1,608,492

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,482,500

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $3,888,162

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    To provide students with literary, scientific, and theological education. This grant establishes an endowed scholarship fund for students of the college.

    $615,000
  2. ACE ScholarshipsGreenwood VLG, CO

    Support scholarships.

    $500,000
  3. Kansas Policy InstituteWichita, KS

    To support student-focused education programs and to support the Kansas School Board Resource Center.

    $200,000
  4. North Topeka Arts District IncTopeka, KS

    Establish a viable arts community in North Topeka.

    $114,000
  5. American Council on Science and HealthNew York, NY

    To provide current scientific analyses on key issues related to chemicals, health, energy, and food.

    $100,000
  6. Washburn University FoundationTopeka, KS

    Strengthen Washburn University and enhance the educational opportunities and experiences of our students. Grant earmarked for scholarships for participants of the Ichabod Success Institute.

    $90,000
  7. Kansas Children's Discovery CenterTopeka, KS

    Enhance the lives of children; inspire creativity and a lifelong love of learning; enrich the health of our community through education; and provide an exciting and safe place for families to learn, play and interact. Grant earmarked for Access Discovery Programs.

    $62,800
  8. SENT IncTopeka, KS

    To accomplish the holistic tranformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County through relationships and strategic development. Grant earmarked for Early Childhood Education Program.

    $50,000
  9. Sunflower Music Festival (Washburn University)Topeka, KS

    Sunflower Music Festival of Topeka, Kansas presents an annual series of orchestra concerts, chamber music evenings, educational projects and other artistic events of the highest caliber. These events occur throughout a two week period each June in White Concert Hall on the Washburn University campus.

    $25,000
  10. The Topeka Symphony SocietyTopeka, KS

    To encourage and cultivate appreciation and support for fine music in northeast Kansas. Grant earmarked for Youth Symphony Concerts and School Days Concerts.

    $15,000
  11. Friends For Life IncLittleton, CO

    Provide superior care & companionship for cancer patients with duty, dignity & discretion.

    $3,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $1,405,00086% of the total
  2. Arts and culture2 grants $176,80011% of the total
  3. Community development1 grant $50,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan1 grant $615,000
  2. Kansas7 grants $556,800
  3. Colorado2 grants $503,000
  4. New York1 grant $100,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Thomas E ZanecchiaSecretary, Director Hours 10Pay $60,000
  • JC BloomTreasurer, Director Hours 10Pay $60,000
  • Dave NewberyAsst. Treasurer/Secretary, Director Hours 8Pay $48,000
  • Gerald LauberPresident, Director Hours 10Pay $60,000

The return

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