Blanche Bryden Foundation
Accepts applications
Blanche Bryden Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,300 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,300
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $111,250 | 18 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $61,000 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $56,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $61,300 | 9 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric V Calvert 301 N Main Street Suite 600, Wichita, KS 67202-4806 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 263-8294, ecalvert@beverdye.com |
| What to submit | No form needed; just letter detailing needs and appropriate tax status. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Blanche Bryden Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 9 | $61,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn University Foundation | Blanche bryden scholarship fund, washburn women's alliance scholarship fund, and the blanche bryden foundation wit scholarship fund | $22,000 |
| Sunflower Music Festival Inc | 2025 sunflower music festival | $10,000 |
| Noto Arts & Entertainment District | Redbud youth festival | $7,000 |
| Midland Care Connection Inc | Midland care hospice charity care | $6,300 |
| Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc | The champss nutrient program for the elderly | $5,000 |
| Gracemed Health Clinic Inc | The pregnancy maintenance initiative program at the capital family clinic in tpoeka | $3,500 |
| Topeka Lulac Multipurpose Senior Center | Annual lulac senior youth fishing derby | $3,500 |
| Kansas Silent Film Festival Inc | 2025 kansas silent film festival | $2,000 |
| The 2030 Foundation of Topeka Inc | The christmas for kids initiative | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric V Calvert
- Anne Francis
- Debra A Stark
Questions people ask
Does Blanche Bryden Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Blanche Bryden Foundation give?
$61,300 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Blanche Bryden Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric V Calvert (Tr/Sec/Treas), Anne Francis (Trustee) and Debra A Stark (President).
What does Blanche Bryden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and health.