Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hiawatha, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,515 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $26,703. 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$133,515
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$26,703
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,781 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,797 | 30 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $124,781 | 27 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $133,515 | 24 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable 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.
What Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 24 | $133,515 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Community Hospital Foundation | Hospital | $26,703 |
| KS State University Foundation | Education | $20,027 |
| First United Methodist Church | Church | $9,346 |
| Morrill Public Library | Middle school/teen programs | $6,676 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $6,676 |
| Hiawatha Cemetery Association | Cemetery | $6,008 |
| Hiawatha Cemetery Society | Cemetery | $6,008 |
| Troy High School | School | $6,000 |
| Heart to Heart International | Charitable | $5,341 |
| City of Horton | Support | $5,000 |
| City of White Cloud | Support | $5,000 |
| Hiawatha Baseball & Softball Club | Support | $5,000 |
| Brown County Sheriff | Support | $3,000 |
| City of Robinson | Support | $3,000 |
| City of Wathena | Support | $3,000 |
| City of Troy | Support | $2,480 |
| Doniphan Co Library Dist 1 | Support | $2,400 |
| American Legion Post 66 | Support | $2,000 |
| City of Everest Barnes Reading Room | Support | $2,000 |
| City of Fairview | Support | $2,000 |
| Northeast KS Area Agency on Aging | Charitable | $2,000 |
| City of Highland Parks & Rec | Support | $1,800 |
| Hiawatha Middle School | Support | $1,050 |
| City of Powhattan | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Citizens State Bank & Trust Co
Questions people ask
Does Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable Trust give?
$133,515 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Citizens State Bank & Trust Co (Trustee).
What does Roger & Ruth Wolfe Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.