Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $846,577 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $83,496. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$846,577
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$83,496
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $766,871 the year before.
79% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $755,473 | 75 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $766,871 | 53 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $846,577 | 63 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Stephens PO Box 7712, Wichita, KS 67277 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 942-2221 |
| What to submit | Fill out the Charitable Contribution Request Form at https : www.starlumber. com star-charitable-foundation. |
| Restrictions | We focus on supporting organizations within our local communities especially those communities Star Lumber serves such as Wichita KS and Oklahoma City OK. We field all requests sent to the above link in our routine meetings. |
What Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 53 | $787,302 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $28,775 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Carroll Catholic High School | Campaign | $83,496 |
| League 42 | Campaign | $76,500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita | Campaign | $54,832 |
| Embrace | Campaign | $50,494 |
| Wichita State University | Campaign | $46,177 |
| Tanganyika Wildlife Park | Campaign | $40,000 |
| Saint Jude | Campaign | $39,497 |
| Beyond the Call | Campaign | $32,500 |
| Ability Point | Campaign | $30,000 |
| Star Family Cares | Campaign | $30,000 |
| Newman University | Campaign | $28,000 |
| Via Christi Foundation | Campaign | $27,500 |
| Camber Childrens Mental Health | Campaign | $25,000 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | Campaign | $25,000 |
| Rainbows United | Campaign | $25,000 |
| Wichita Area Sexual Assault | Campaign | $25,000 |
| Belvin Literacy Institute | Campaign | $22,000 |
| Starkey Foundation | Campaign | $21,899 |
| YMCA Strong Kids Campaign | Campaign | $20,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic | Campaign | $10,000 |
| Hunter Health | Campaign | $10,000 |
| Mark Arts | Campaign | $10,000 |
| Valley Hope Foundation | Campaign | $10,000 |
| Hope Is Alive Ministries | Campaign | $7,500 |
| K E T C H | Campaign | $5,428 |
| Central Oklahoma Habitat for Human | Campaign | $5,401 |
| Botanica | Campaign | $5,000 |
| City Care | Campaign | $5,000 |
| Cricket Alley Ministries | Campaign | $5,000 |
| Ember Hope | Campaign | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Reno County | Campaign | $5,000 |
| ICT Street Team | Campaign | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Campaign | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Campaign | $5,000 |
| Salina Rescue Mission | Campaign | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Habitat for Humanity | Campaign | $3,374 |
| Senior Services | Campaign | $3,040 |
| Mennonite Relief Haiti Auction | Campaign | $2,987 |
| Butler County Fire Department | Campaign | $2,934 |
| Center For Family Love | Campaign | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Stephens
- Kathleen Robben
- Gretchen Sharp
- Matthew Goebel
- Curtis Goebel
- Jeffrey Goebel
- Samuel Goebel
- Jacqueline A Jolly
- Jamie Coyne
- Chad Mohr
- Ali Justus
- Kim Kempkes
- Kathy Doll-Ewertz
- Mathilda Mathias
- Alaina Goebel
Questions people ask
Does Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust give?
$846,577 in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Stephens (President), Kathleen Robben (Secretary), Gretchen Sharp (Treasurer) and Matthew Goebel (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.