Estes Evans Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Estes Evans Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dodge City, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $396,236 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $36,021 and the largest $72,044. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$396,236
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$36,021
- Largest grant$72,044
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $404,434 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $327,342 | 10 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $404,434 | 10 | $11.8 million |
| 2025 | $396,236 | 10 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Estes Evans Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Estes Evans Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 | $180,107 |
| Florida | 1 | $36,022 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $36,022 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $36,022 |
| Georgia | 1 | $36,021 |
| Illinois | 1 | $36,021 |
| Missouri | 1 | $36,021 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The First Christian Church | Operating grant | $72,044 |
| American Bible Society | Operating grant | $36,022 |
| American Cancer Society | Operating grant | $36,022 |
| American Heart Association | Operating grant | $36,022 |
| Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation | Operating grant | $36,021 |
| Christian Evangelizers Association AKA Revival Fires | Operating grant | $36,021 |
| Heartspring FKA Institute of Logopedics | Operating grant | $36,021 |
| Manhattan Bible College | Opearting grant | $36,021 |
| Salvation Army | Operating grant | $36,021 |
| The Arthritis Foundation | Operating grant | $36,021 |
Officers and trustees
- Lu Ann Wetmore
Questions people ask
Does Estes Evans Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Estes Evans Charitable Trust give?
$396,236 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $36,021.
Who runs Estes Evans Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lu Ann Wetmore (Trustee).
What does Estes Evans Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.