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Richard J Tenholder and Florence

Accepts applications Atchison, Kansas · EIN 481061565

Richard J Tenholder and Florence is a private foundation in Atchison, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,805 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $7,075 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$9,2003$373,096
2024$7,0752$407,044
2025$28,8055$439,739

How to apply

ContactSister Helen Mueting
801 South 8th Street, Atchison, KS 66002
Phone or email(913) 360-6200, hmueting@mountosb.org
What to submitAn application form is completed by the applicant. The application must include 1. A transcript from the registrar's office showing good academic standing which is a 3.0 gpa or above at the end of each academic year, 2. Student of art, and/or drama/theatre arts as a major or minor, and 3. A recommendation from the chair of the art of theatre arts department.
DeadlinesJune 1st for scholarships beginning in the fall semester
RestrictionsThe scholarships are for art and drama students. The funds are also used for independent study or work in the field of art/drama including enrichment opportunities for individuals and groups in art and drama.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Richard J Tenholder and Florence funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Kansas5$28,805

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
KS
Scholarship$8,000
Maur Hill Mount Academy
Atchison, KS
Art department operations$7,000
Atchison Art Association
Atchison, KS
Ommunity art education$5,000
Atchison Art Association
Atchison, KS
Teacher grant$4,800
Individual
KS
Scholarship$4,005

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Richard J Tenholder and Florence accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1st for scholarships beginning in the fall semester.

How much does Richard J Tenholder and Florence give?

$28,805 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Richard J Tenholder and Florence?

Its 2025 filing lists Sister Molly Brockwell LSB (Treasurer), Sister Helen Mueting Osb (Secretary) and Sister Rose Marie Stallbaumer (Trustee).

What does Richard J Tenholder and Florence fund?

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

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