How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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M Meads President
PO Box 25900
Overland Park, KS 66225
(913) 451-8900
- Form and materials
- N/A
- Deadlines
- N/A
- Restrictions
- Some geographical restrictions apply
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$719,000
- Grants listed
- 106
- Assets, end of year
- $13,851,476
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Tax year 2023
$735,320
- Grants listed
- 116
- Assets, end of year
- $13,239,496
-
Tax year 2022
$800,861
- Grants listed
- 104
- Assets, end of year
- $13,353,164
-
Tax year 2021
$757,278
- Grants listed
- 100
- Assets, end of year
- $13,704,481
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Tax year 2020
$692,381
- Grants listed
- 96
- Assets, end of year
- $12,620,521
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Branford High SchoolBranford, CT
Education
$25,000 -
City of LouisvilleLouisville, NE
Civic and community development
$25,000 -
Little River CountyAshdown, AR
Civic and community development
$25,000 -
Neosho County Community College FoundationChanute, KS
Education
$25,000 -
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UT
Education
$25,000 -
Starlight Theatre AssociationKansas City, MO
Arts and culture
$25,000 -
Thayer Acres Agriculture Center IncThayer, KS
Environmental protection
$25,000 -
USD 413 FoundationChanute, KS
Education
$25,000 -
Foreman School DistrictForeman, AR
Education
$24,000 -
Burnt River RfpaDurkee, OR
Disaster and public safety support (wildfires in durkee, or area)
$20,000 -
Mona ElementaryMona, UT
Education
$20,000 -
The Heights Ellis County Family Resources IncMidlothian, TX
Human services
$20,000 -
City of HuntingtonHuntington, OR
Civic and community development
$15,000 -
Hurricane CityHurricane City, UT
Civic and community development
$15,000 -
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens IncWilliston, FL
Environmental protection
$10,000 -
Delta Technical CenterDelta, UT
Education
$10,000 -
East Helena Valley Rodeo AssociationEast Helena, MT
Civic and cultural
$10,000 -
Emery Town Heritage CouncilEmery, UT
Arts and culture
$10,000 -
Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri IncOverland Park, KS
Youth development
$10,000 -
Greater Kansas City Community FoundationKansas City, MO
Community grants
$10,000 -
Helena Food Share IncHelena, MT
Human services
$10,000 -
Lofte Community TheatreManley, NE
Arts and culture
$10,000 -
Olpe Community CommitteeOlpe, KS
Civic and community development
$10,000 -
Texas Conservation AllianceDallas, TX
Environmental protection
$10,000 -
Tulsa Air and Space Museum IncTulsa, OK
Education
$10,000 -
United Community PartnersHalfway, OR
Civic and community development
$10,000 -
World Museum of Mining IncButte, MT
Arts and culture
$10,000 -
Baker City Lions Charitable FundBaker City, OR
Civic and community development
$8,000 -
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TX
Civic and community development
$7,500 -
Catalyst for Change IncMadison, WI
Human services
$7,500 -
Montana Preservation AllianceHelena, MT
Arts and culture
$7,500 -
American Heart AssociationDallas, TX
Health services
$5,000 -
American West Heritage FoundationWellsville, UT
Arts and culture
$5,000 -
Blue River Arts Council IncCrete, NE
Arts and culture
$5,000 -
Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional StudiesOverland Park, KS
Education
$5,000 -
Eagle Mount BozemanBozeman, MT
Human services
$5,000 -
Family Promise of SpokaneSpokane, WA
Human services
$5,000 -
Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library IncVictor, ID
Education
$5,000 -
Gallatin River Task ForceBig Sky, MT
Environmental protection
$5,000 -
Gallatin Valley YMCABozeman, MT
Youth development
$5,000 -
Girl Scouts Spirit of NebraskaOmaha, NE
Youth development
$5,000 -
GirlstartAustin, TX
Youth development
$5,000 -
Habitat for Humanity of Collin CountyMcKinney, TX
Human services
$5,000 -
Habitat for Humanity of DentonDenton, TX
Human services
$5,000 -
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln CountyNewport, OR
Human services
$5,000 -
Habitat for Humanity of OmahaOmaha, NE
Human services
$5,000 -
Hope HouseLees Summit, MO
Human services
$5,000 -
Huntington Oregon Food BankHuntington, OR
Human services
$5,000 -
Immerse ArkansasLittle Rock, AR
Human services
$5,000 -
Joy Meadows IncBasehor, KS
Human services
$5,000 -
Lindsay Area DevelopmentLindsay, NE
Civic and community development
$5,000 -
Mission Centers of HoustonHouston, TX
Human services
$5,000 -
Mountain Home Montana IncMissoula, MT
Human services
$5,000 -
Portland Youth BuildersPortland, OR
Youth development
$5,000 -
Poverello CenterMissoula, MT
Human services
$5,000 -
Treasure Valley Habitat for HumanityBoise, ID
Human services
$5,000 -
Valley MissionPocatello, ID
Human services
$5,000 -
Veterans Community ProjectKansas City, MO
Human services
$5,000 -
Washington Alliance for Better SchoolsShoreline, WA
Education
$5,000 -
Wildwood Outdoor Education Center IncLa Cygne, KS
Youth development
$5,000 -
Wonderscope Children's MuseumKansas City, MO
Education
$5,000 -
Wornall-Majors House Museums IncKansas City, MO
Education
$5,000 -
Xbot RoboticsSeattle, WA
Education
$5,000 -
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GA
Youth development
$4,000 -
Olathe Public Schools FoundationOlathe, KS
Education
$4,000 -
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GA
Health services
$3,000 -
Hopebuilders Home Repair IncOverland Park, KS
Human services
$3,000 -
Linda Hall Library FoundationKansas City, MO
Education
$3,000 -
Sparkwheel IncLawrence, KS
Youth development
$3,000 -
Spokane Valley Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN
Environmental protection
$3,000 -
Tulsa Boy's HomeTulsa, OK
Human services
$3,000 -
Vision HouseRenton, WA
Human services
$3,000 -
Admiral Theatre FoundationBremerton, WA
Arts and culture
$2,500 -
Austin Disaster Relief NetworkAustin, TX
Disaster relief
$2,500 -
Best Friends of Baker IncBaker City, OR
Animal welfare
$2,500 -
Community Energy Project IncPortland, OR
Human services
$2,500 -
Community FirstDelta, UT
Education
$2,500 -
Elevate Metro KCKansas City, MO
Human services
$2,500 -
Harry S Truman Childrens Neurological CenterIndependence, MO
Human services
$2,500 -
Inclusion Connections IncWaterloo, IA
Human services
$2,500 -
Lilys HouseAdrian, MO
Human services
$2,500 -
Skillpoint AllianceAustin, TX
Education
$2,500 -
The Sustainability AllianceTulsa, OK
Environmental protection
$2,500 -
Tour de Hope - the Hope Center KCKansas City, MO
Human services
$2,500 -
Catalyst PartnershipsBeaverton, OR
Human services
$2,000 -
Center School Parent CouncilTewksbury, MA
Education
$2,000 -
Jesse TreeBoise, ID
Human services
$2,000 -
Gilda's Club Kansas CityKansas City, MO
Human services
$1,500 -
Beacon Hill Preparatory InstituteDallas, TX
Education
$1,000 -
Black Girls Do Engineer CorporationWebster, TX
Education
$1,000 -
Bowlus Fine Arts and Cultural Center TrustIola, KS
Arts and culture
$1,000 -
Cade Creativity Labs IncGainesville, FL
Education
$1,000 -
Cass County NebraskaPlattsmouth, NE
Civic and community development
$1,000 -
Delta High SchoolDelta, UT
Education
$1,000 -
Devildogs DBA 3D Robotics DuluthDuluth, MN
Youth development
$1,000 -
Falls City High SchoolFalls City, NE
Education
$1,000 -
Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary IncMelbourne, FL
Animal welfare
$1,000 -
Great Jobs KCKansas City, MO
Education
$1,000 -
Music Camps at Wallowa LakeLa Grande, OR
Arts and culture
$1,000 -
Project HouseworksOmaha, NE
Human services
$1,000 -
Special Olympics Montana IncGreat Falls, MT
Human services
$1,000 -
St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TN
Health services
$1,000 -
Teammates Mentoring ProgramLincoln, NE
Youth development
$1,000 -
Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TX
Human services
$1,000 -
The Sewing LabsKansas City, MO
Education
$1,000 -
Turpentine Creek Foundation IncEureka SPGS, AR
Animal welfare
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services10 grants $54,50016% of the total
- Arts and culture9 grants $49,50014% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $45,00013% of the total
- Food and agriculture3 grants $40,00012% of the total
- Housing and shelter8 grants $31,0009% of the total
- Education7 grants $17,5005% of the total
- 12 other causes22 grants $104,00030% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Kansas12 grants $121,000
- Utah8 grants $88,500
- Oregon11 grants $76,000
- Missouri14 grants $71,500
- Texas13 grants $70,500
- Montana10 grants $63,500
- Nebraska10 grants $59,000
- Arkansas4 grants $55,000
- Connecticut1 grant $25,000
- Washington5 grants $20,500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- M MeadsPRESIDENT/SECRETARY Hours 16Pay $0
- D MeyerTREASURER Hours 0.52Pay $0
- B BlankenshipTRUSTEE Hours 0.31Pay $0
- J MellorTRUSTEE Hours 0.31Pay $0
- P PiuccoTRUSTEE Hours 0.31Pay $0
- M WoodTRUSTEE Hours 0.31Pay $0
The return
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- Foundations that fund arts and culture in Kansas
- Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Kansas
Similar foundations
Same main cause (human services), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.
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- The Morgan Family Foundation 18 grants Accepts applications $921,350 giving
- Clark Family Foundation 13 grants Preselected only $473,172 giving
- Doctors Morrill Foundation 13 grants Accepts applications $224,250 giving
- Terry and Peggy Dunn Family Foundation 16 grants Preselected only $746,000 giving