Belin Foundation
Accepts applications
Belin Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $409,500 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$409,500
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $330,000 the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $330,000 | 42 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $409,500 | 50 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric J Larson 301 N Main STE600, Wichita, KS 67202-4806 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 263-8294 |
| What to submit | WRITTEN APPLICATION IN DUPLICATE WITH EVIDENCE THAT APPLICANT IS EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(c)3 AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. |
What Belin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 48 | $399,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unified School District 379 | Belin Foundation Scholarships | $40,000 |
| WSU Foundation | Belin Foundation Education Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Topeka Zoo | My World Project | $20,000 |
| No Stone Unturned Foundation Inc | Support the "No Need Unmet" Capital Campaign to build a Therapeutic Learning Center in Manhattan, Kansas | $20,000 |
| The Orpheum Performing Arts Center Ltd | Second Century project | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Plains | Sponsor children in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| Central Kansas Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Central Plains Health Care Partnership | Project Access | $10,000 |
| Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center | Hope in Motion Campaign | $10,000 |
| GraceMed Health Clinic Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Greater Wichita YMCA | General support | $10,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic | Healthcare for All | $10,000 |
| Humankind Ministries | Operation Holiday & General Support | $10,000 |
| Hunter Health | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kansas African American Museum | Cultural Center Campaign | $10,000 |
| Senior Services Inc of Wichita Foundation | Support of senior services | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Share the Season & General Support | $10,000 |
| Wichita Public Library Foundation | Support The Neighborhood Library Campaign | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Social Services | Barrier Reduction Fund | $8,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment Association | Bever Dye Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Washburn University Foundation | Bever Dye Scholarship Fund & General Support | $8,000 |
| Children First Ceo Kansas Inc | Support mental health focused interventions for low-income, mostly minority students | $6,000 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | Matching Grant | $5,500 |
| BoysGrow | Support of BoysGrow | $5,000 |
| Clay Center Comm Improvement Foundation | A Mural Movement Project | $5,000 |
| Emberhope Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Empower Evergreen Inc | Nomar Incubation Hub Campaign | $5,000 |
| Fundamental Learning Center | A Seat at the Table Campaign | $5,000 |
| Heartspring | Health and Safety Improvement Project | $5,000 |
| Ict Sos | General Support | $5,000 |
| Kansas Food Bank Warehouse | General Grant | $5,000 |
| Kansas Society for Children with Challenges | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center | $5,000 |
| Music Youth Partnership | Provide music teachers at four USD 259 district schools | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Wichita Inc | Parental Support | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Open Door | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Kansas Humane Society | Support of the new owner-surrender resource center | $4,000 |
| Cathoic Diocese of Wichita - The Lord's Diner | General Support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Williams
- Eric J Larson
- Suzanne Piskadlo
Questions people ask
Does Belin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Belin Foundation give?
$409,500 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Belin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bonnie Williams (President), Eric J Larson (V-Pres, Secy-Treasurer) and Suzanne Piskadlo (Trustee).
What does Belin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.