Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Smith Center, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,968 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,150 and the largest $19,760. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,968
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,150
- Largest grant$19,760
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,267 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $86,562 | 19 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $106,267 | 22 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $125,968 | 20 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Peoples Bank 136 S Main, PO Box 307, Smith Center, KS 66967-0307 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 282-6682 |
| Restrictions | Smith county, Kansas |
What Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 19 | $121,008 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $4,960 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | Scholarship | $19,760 |
| St John Lutheran Church | Religious support | $12,171 |
| Kensington Food Pantry | Food assistance | $10,000 |
| Kensington Senior Community | Funds for expenses | $9,800 |
| First St John Lutheran CH | Religious support | $8,600 |
| Kensington Fire Department | Funds for expenses | $7,500 |
| American Legion of Kensin | Funds for expenses | $7,400 |
| Kensington Community Libr | Funds for expenses | $7,000 |
| Kensington Ministerial Assoc | Religious support | $5,500 |
| Home Charitable Foundation | Support | $5,340 |
| Kansas State University | Scholarship | $4,960 |
| University of Nebraska - Kearney | Scholarship | $4,960 |
| Kensington Lions Club | Funds for expenses | $4,300 |
| City of Kensington | Swimming pool exps, community suppor | $3,857 |
| United Church of Kensington | Religious support | $3,700 |
| Emporia State University | Scholarship | $2,480 |
| Friends University | Scholarship | $2,480 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Scholarship | $2,480 |
| McPherson College | Scholarship | $2,480 |
| University of Kansas | Scholarship | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- The Peoples Bank
Questions people ask
Does Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust give?
$125,968 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,150.
Who runs Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists The Peoples Bank (Trustee).
What does Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.