Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $719,000 in 106 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$719,000
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$16.3 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was down from $735,320 the year before.
85% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $735,320 | 116 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $719,000 | 106 | $16.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | M Meads President PO Box 25900, Overland Park, KS 66225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 451-8900 |
| Restrictions | Some geographical restrictions apply |
What Ash Grove Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 12 | $121,000 |
| Utah | 8 | $88,500 |
| Oregon | 11 | $76,000 |
| Missouri | 14 | $71,500 |
| Texas | 13 | $70,500 |
| Montana | 10 | $63,500 |
| Nebraska | 10 | $59,000 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $55,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $20,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Branford High School | Education | $25,000 |
| City of Louisville | Civic and community development | $25,000 |
| Little River County | Civic and community development | $25,000 |
| Neosho County Community College Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Southern Utah University | Education | $25,000 |
| Starlight Theatre Association | Arts and culture | $25,000 |
| Thayer Acres Agriculture Center Inc | Environmental protection | $25,000 |
| Usd 413 Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Foreman School District | Education | $24,000 |
| Burnt River Rfpa | Disaster and public safety support (wildfires in durkee, or area) | $20,000 |
| Mona Elementary | Education | $20,000 |
| The Heights Ellis County Family Resources Inc | Human services | $20,000 |
| City of Huntington | Civic and community development | $15,000 |
| Hurricane City | Civic and community development | $15,000 |
| Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Inc | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Delta Technical Center | Education | $10,000 |
| East Helena Valley Rodeo Association | Civic and cultural | $10,000 |
| Emery Town Heritage Council | Arts and culture | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri Inc | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Community grants | $10,000 |
| Helena Food Share Inc | Human services | $10,000 |
| Lofte Community Theatre | Arts and culture | $10,000 |
| Olpe Community Committee | Civic and community development | $10,000 |
| Texas Conservation Alliance | Environmental protection | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Air and Space Museum Inc | Education | $10,000 |
| United Community Partners | Civic and community development | $10,000 |
| World Museum of Mining Inc | Arts and culture | $10,000 |
| Baker City Lions Charitable Fund | Civic and community development | $8,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Civic and community development | $7,500 |
| Catalyst for Change Inc | Human services | $7,500 |
| Montana Preservation Alliance | Arts and culture | $7,500 |
| American Heart Association | Health services | $5,000 |
| American West Heritage Foundation | Arts and culture | $5,000 |
| Blue River Arts Council Inc | Arts and culture | $5,000 |
| Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies | Education | $5,000 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman | Human services | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Spokane | Human services | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library Inc | Education | $5,000 |
| Gallatin River Task Force | Environmental protection | $5,000 |
| Gallatin Valley YMCA | Youth development | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Meads
- D Meyer
- B Blankenship
- J Mellor
- P Piucco
- M Wood
Questions people ask
Does Ash Grove Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ash Grove Charitable Foundation give?
$719,000 in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ash Grove Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Meads (President/Secretary), D Meyer (Treasurer), B Blankenship (Trustee) and J Mellor (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ash Grove Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.