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Lyon County Historical Society Maintenance Trust

Preselected recipients only Emporia, Kansas · EIN 746445314

Lyon County Historical Society Maintenance Trust is a private foundation in Emporia, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,420 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $7,420 and the largest $7,420. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $7,764 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,7831$154,936
2024$7,7641$176,786
2025$7,4201$192,837

How to apply

Lyon County Historical Society Maintenance 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lyon County Historical Society Maintenance Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Kansas1$7,420

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lyon County Historical Society
Emporia, KS
Educational$7,420

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lyon County Historical Society Maintenance Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lyon County Historical Society Maintenance Trust give?

$7,420 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $7,420.

Who runs Lyon County Historical Society Maintenance Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Esb Financial (Trust Officer).

What does Lyon County Historical Society Maintenance Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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