Sarli Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sarli Family Foundation is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$38.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
9% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 22 | $33.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 23 | $35.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 23 | $38.5 million |
How to apply
Sarli Family Foundation 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 Sarli Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17 | $1.4 million |
| Kansas | 6 | $450,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | Genomic answers | $200,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital Fdn | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Camps for Kids | Charitableunrestricted | $75,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation Crittenton Children's Center | Charitableunrestricted | $75,000 |
| Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Kids TLC Inc | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Jackson County Casa | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Smiles Change Lives | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Burns Recovered Support Group Inc | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Ability KC (Children's TLC) | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Kansas City Autism Training Center | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Child Protection Center Inc | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| New Horizon Ranch | Charitable | $75,000 |
| KVC Behavioral Healthcare Inc | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Children's Center for the Visually Impaired | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care | Gillis | $75,000 |
| Amethyst Place Inc | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Happy Bottoms | Charitable | $75,000 |
| KVC Hospitals Inc | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Sleepyhead Beds | Charitable | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda Wehrle
- W Rodger Marsh Jr
- Lisa Wehrle
Questions people ask
Does Sarli Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sarli Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Sarli Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melinda Wehrle (Director), W Rodger Marsh Jr (Director) and Lisa Wehrle (Director).
What does Sarli Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and disability.