Emil Babinger Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Emil Babinger Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Emporia, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $249,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $12,250 and the largest $130,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$249,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$12,250
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $275,500 the year before.
27% 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 | $185,750 | 13 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $275,500 | 16 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $249,000 | 12 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steve Bell Esb Financial 801 Merchant St PO Box 807, Emporia, KS 66801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (620) 342-3454 |
| What to submit | No specified form |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | The recipient must be a qualified public charity under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2), (3) and (4) of the internal revenue code of 1986. |
What Emil Babinger Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 12 | $249,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emporia Arts Council | Youth art education programs | $130,000 |
| Esu Foundation Inc | Olpe high school scholarships | $15,000 |
| St Josephs Catholic Church | Rectory remodel & building painting | $15,000 |
| Learning Connection of the Flint HL | Supplemental nutrition asst program | $15,000 |
| Emporia Senior Center | General operating | $15,000 |
| Emporia High School | Theatre program | $12,500 |
| Olpe Fire Department | Fire equipment | $12,000 |
| Camp Wood YMCA | Summer camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| Flinthills Technical College | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Lyon County 4-H | Shooting sports equipment | $7,000 |
| Esu Foundation Inc | Theatre scholarships | $5,000 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | Branded recruitment | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Esb Financial
- John E Kuhlman
- Brett W Osborn
- Todd Osborn
Questions people ask
Does Emil Babinger Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
How much does Emil Babinger Charitable Trust give?
$249,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $12,250.
Who runs Emil Babinger Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Esb Financial (Trustee), John E Kuhlman (Trustee), Brett W Osborn (Trustee) and Todd Osborn (Trustee).
What does Emil Babinger Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.