Medicine Lodge Community Health
Preselected recipients only
Medicine Lodge Community Health is a private foundation in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$8,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$358,270
Giving in 2025 was down from $19,145 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,615 | 4 | $281,386 |
| 2024 | $19,145 | 6 | $290,398 |
| 2025 | $8,500 | 8 | $358,270 |
How to apply
Medicine Lodge Community Health 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 Medicine Lodge Community Health funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 7 | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Whelan
- Sue Lee
- Betty Buell
- Pam Packard
- Dale Lonker
- George Palmer
- Lisa Withrow
- Carol Ricke
Questions people ask
Does Medicine Lodge Community Health accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Medicine Lodge Community Health give?
$8,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Medicine Lodge Community Health?
Its 2025 filing lists Sara Whelan (Chairman), Sue Lee (Trustee), Betty Buell (Secretary) and Pam Packard (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Medicine Lodge Community Health fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.