GR'S Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GR'S Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $329,500 in 114 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$329,500
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $342,200 the year before.
43% 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 | $330,700 | 39 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $342,200 | 79 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $329,500 | 114 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
GR'S Foundation 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 GR'S Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 68 | $216,500 |
| Missouri | 22 | $49,000 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $13,500 |
| Kansas | 7 | $10,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Country Day School | Operating fund for educational organization | $15,000 |
| Big Gumdrop Outdoors | Operating fund for other public charity | $10,000 |
| Boulder Voices for Children | Operating fund for welfare organization | $10,000 |
| Centennial State Ballet | Operating fund for other public charity | $10,000 |
| The Center on Colfax | Operating fund for other public charity | $10,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Operating fund for community funds | $10,000 |
| Niwot High School | Operating fund for educational organization | $9,000 |
| Lafayette Elementary | Operating fund for educational organization | $8,000 |
| The Arts Hub | Operating fund for other public charity | $7,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Operating fund for other public charity | $6,000 |
| A Precious Child Inc | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight Central Inc | Operating fund for medical charity | $5,000 |
| Angel Flight West Inc | Operating fund for medical organization | $5,000 |
| Athletes Services Network America | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Austin Camerata | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Boulder Preparatory High School | Operating fund for educational organization | $5,000 |
| Cal-Wood Education Center | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Carousel of Happiness Inc | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Wyoming | Operating fund for welfare organization | $5,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | Operating fund for welfare organization | $5,000 |
| Kunc & the Colorado Sound | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Rider Town Sports | Operating fund for community funds | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Martial Arts | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| The Women's Foundation of Colorado | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Northern Colorado | Operating fund for other public charity | $5,000 |
| Nederland Food Pantry | Operating fund for welfare organization | $4,000 |
| Save Inc | Operating fund for other public charity | $3,500 |
| Believe Big | Operating fund for other public charity | $3,000 |
| Boulder Community Broadcast Association | Operating fund for other public charity | $3,000 |
| Boulder Reporting Lab | Operating fund for other public charity | $3,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Operating fund for medical organization | $3,000 |
| Harvest of Hope Pantry | Operating fund for welfare organization | $3,000 |
| KC Mothers in Charge | Operating fund for community funds | $3,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Operating fund for other public charity | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Operating fund for other public charity | $3,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center | Operating fund for other public charity | $3,000 |
| Adaptive Sports for All | Operating fund for other public charity | $2,500 |
| Blaqout | Operating fund for other public charity | $2,500 |
| First Responder Golf Foundation | Operating fund for other public charity | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Lincoln
- Margaret L Donlan
Questions people ask
Does GR'S Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GR'S Foundation give?
$329,500 in tax year 2025, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs GR'S Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Lincoln (Co-Trustee) and Margaret L Donlan (Co-Trustee).
What does GR'S Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.