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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 48-1125883

GR'S Foundation

A private foundation in Wichita, KS. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 114 grants and $329,500 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $329,500

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $8,099,309
  • Tax year 2024

    $342,200

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $6,658,826
  • Tax year 2023

    $330,700

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $6,638,263
  • Tax year 2022

    $360,397

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $6,448,681
  • Tax year 2021

    $216,999

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $6,618,151
  • Tax year 2020

    $437,400

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $6,343,976
  • Tax year 2019

    $349,150

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $6,386,958
  • Tax year 2018

    $336,000

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $6,540,051

Grants paid in 2025

114 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Boulder Country Day SchoolBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for educational organization

    $15,000
  2. Big Gumdrop OutdoorsLincoln, NE

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $10,000
  3. Boulder Voices for ChildrenBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $10,000
  4. Centennial State BalletLongmont, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $10,000
  5. The Center on ColfaxDenver, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $10,000
  6. The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    Operating fund for community funds

    $10,000
  7. Niwot High SchoolNiwot, CO

    Operating fund for educational organization

    $9,000
  8. Lafayette ElementaryLafayette, CO

    Operating fund for educational organization

    $8,000
  9. The Arts HubLafayette, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $7,500
  10. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $6,000
  11. A Precious Child IncWestminster, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  12. Angel Flight Central IncKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for medical charity

    $5,000
  13. Angel Flight West IncSanta Monica, CA

    Operating fund for medical organization

    $5,000
  14. Athletes Services Network AmericaAustin, TX

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  15. Austin CamerataAustin, TX

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  16. Boulder Preparatory High SchoolBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for educational organization

    $5,000
  17. Cal-Wood Education CenterJamestown, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  18. Carousel of Happiness IncNederland, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  19. Colorado Fallen Hero FoundationLafayette, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  20. Food Bank of WyomingEvansville, WY

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $5,000
  21. Harvesters Community Food NetworkKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $5,000
  22. Kunc & the Colorado SoundGreeley, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  23. Rider Town SportsSuperior, CO

    Operating fund for community funds

    $5,000
  24. Rocky Mountain Martial ArtsBroomfield, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  25. The Women's Foundation of ColoradoDenver, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  26. YMCA of Northern ColoradoLafayette, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $5,000
  27. Nederland Food PantryNederland, CO

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $4,000
  28. Save IncKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $3,500
  29. Believe BigHunt Valley, MD

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $3,000
  30. Boulder Community Broadcast AssociationBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $3,000
  31. Boulder Reporting LabBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $3,000
  32. Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO

    Operating fund for medical organization

    $3,000
  33. Harvest of Hope PantryBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $3,000
  34. KC Mothers in ChargeKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for community funds

    $3,000
  35. Operation Breakthrough IncKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $3,000
  36. Planned Parenthood Great PlainsOverland Park, KS

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $3,000
  37. Rose Brooks CenterKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $3,000
  38. Adaptive Sports for AllFrederick, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  39. BlaqoutKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  40. First Responder Golf FoundationKansas City, KS

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  41. Forward Steps FoundationBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  42. Get Grounded FoundationDenver, CO

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $2,500
  43. Growing Gardens of Boulder CountyBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  44. Kanbe's MarketsKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  45. KC Can CompostKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  46. Louisville Middle SchoolLouisville, CO

    Operating fund for educational organization

    $2,500
  47. Miracles Diaper BankErie, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  48. The Golden ScoopOverland Park, KS

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  49. True Light Family Resource CenterKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,500
  50. Boulder Food RescueBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  51. Boulder Museum of Contemporary ArtBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  52. Colorado Public RadioCentennial, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  53. EffaBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $2,000
  54. Eureka Springs School of the ArtsEureka SPGS, AR

    Operating fund for community funds

    $2,000
  55. Flourish Furnishings IncGrandview, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  56. Foster SourceThornton, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  57. Giving the BasicsKansas City, KS

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $2,000
  58. Good Shepherd Humane SocietyEureka SPGS, AR

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  59. Greater Boulder Youth OrchestrasBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  60. Humane Society of Boulder SocietyBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  61. Judi's Housejag InstituteAurora, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  62. Kansas City Community GardensKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  63. Rocky Mountain EqualityBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  64. Rocky Mountain Public MediaDenver, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  65. Save the KC Neon IncRiverside, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  66. Scholar Smarts Educational & Employment SystemsBlue Springs, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  67. Shimming WingsDever, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  68. Teens IncNederland, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  69. The Gathering PlaceDenver, CO

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $2,000
  70. The Sandlot Baseball LeageErie, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  71. The Warriors Hope ProjectKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $2,000
  72. Art PartsBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  73. Cedars Home for Children FoundationLincoln, NE

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  74. Colorado Wolf and Wildlife CenterDivide, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  75. El Paso County Search and RescueColorado SPGS, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  76. Garfield County Search and RescueGlenwood SPGS, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  77. Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  78. There with CareBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for welfare organization

    $1,500
  79. Tru Community CareLafayette, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  80. Wild Bear Nature CenterNederland, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  81. YMCA of Lincoln NebraskaLincoln, NE

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,500
  82. Amethyst PlaceKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for community funds

    $1,000
  83. Band of Angels CorpOverland Park, KS

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  84. Best Buddies InternationalMiami, FL

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  85. Boulder Open Space ConservancyBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  86. CasaOverland Park, KS

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  87. Chai for CharityLafayette, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  88. Colorado Pet PantryBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  89. Conscious AllianceBroomfield, CO

    Operating fund for community funds

    $1,000
  90. Dairy Arts CenterBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  91. Dream Makers ProjectWindsor, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  92. Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri IncOverland Park, KS

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  93. Hope HouseLees Summit, MO

    Operating fund for community funds

    $1,000
  94. Lead to Read IncKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for educational organization

    $1,000
  95. Love for LillyBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  96. Mid-America Arts AllianceKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for community funds

    $1,000
  97. Parlando School of Musical ArtBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  98. Reconcilation ServicesKansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  99. Resource CentralBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  100. Sherwood Forestry Service IncSan Francisco, CA

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  101. Soccer for Life FoundationBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  102. SOLES4SOULS IncNashville, TN

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  103. Story Corps IncBrooklyn, NY

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  104. The International Dyslexia AssociationBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for educational organization

    $1,000
  105. The Rabbit HoleNorth Kansas City, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  106. The Watershed CenterLongmont, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  107. Urban PeakDenver, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  108. Wildlands Restoration VolunteersLongmont, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  109. Womans Bean ProjectDenver, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $1,000
  110. Denver Art MuseumDenver, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $500
  111. KC Farm SchoolKansas City, KS

    Operating fund for educational organization

    $500
  112. Lincoln Community PlayhouseLincoln, NE

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $500
  113. Shep's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary IncIndependence, MO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $500
  114. Sophie's NeighborhoodBoulder, CO

    Operating fund for other public charity

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture15 grants $46,50022% of the total
  2. Human services13 grants $32,00015% of the total
  3. Health7 grants $22,00010% of the total
  4. Animals6 grants $16,5008% of the total
  5. Environment8 grants $16,5008% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture6 grants $14,0007% of the total
  7. 13 other causes23 grants $66,50031% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado68 grants $216,500
  2. Missouri22 grants $49,000
  3. Nebraska4 grants $13,500
  4. Kansas7 grants $10,500
  5. Texas2 grants $10,000
  6. California2 grants $6,000
  7. Virginia1 grant $6,000
  8. Wyoming1 grant $5,000
  9. Arkansas2 grants $4,000
  10. District of Columbia1 grant $3,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Edward LincolnCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Margaret L DonlanCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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