Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation
Accepts applications
Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation is a private foundation in Council Grove, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,900 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,900
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,300 the year before.
56% 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 | $55,054 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,300 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $54,900 | 16 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Darrel Bryant 215 W Main, Council Grove, KS 66846 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (620) 767-6831 |
| What to submit | Complete grant application is available at 215 W Main, Council Grove, KS 66846 |
| Deadlines | Applications must be received on or before the last day of month preceding the meeting. |
| Restrictions | Limited to individuals and organizations who are either native to or a resident of Morris County, Kansas. |
What Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 16 | $54,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council Grove Life Center | Facility updates. | $10,000 |
| Morris County Hospital Foundation | Capital project | $10,000 |
| Morris County Historical Society | Site improvements | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kaw Heritage | Program support | $4,000 |
| Morris County Care & Share | Program support | $3,700 |
| Building Blocks Community Childcare | Program support | $3,450 |
| City of Council Grove-Washunga Committee | Program support | $3,000 |
| Live Well Morris County | Program support | $3,000 |
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | For Morris County children camp expenses | $2,500 |
| Council Grove Community Arts | Summer Youth Theatre | $2,000 |
| Council Grove Community Theatre | Theatre production | $2,000 |
| Historic Preservation Corporation | Trail Days Historic Site project | $2,000 |
| Community Mentoring Program | High school mentoring | $1,500 |
| Council Grove Public Library | Summer reading program | $1,250 |
| Morris County 4-H Council | Ignite 2026 | $1,000 |
| Council Grove Fire Department | Fire danger sign | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leland Parker
- Martha White
- Darrel Bryant
- Debra England
- Rhonda Auchard
Questions people ask
Does Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be received on or before the last day of month preceding the meeting..
How much does Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation give?
$54,900 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leland Parker (Trustee), Martha White (Trustee), Darrel Bryant (Trustee) and Debra England (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.