Stewart Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Stewart Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wellington, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $158,550 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$158,550
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,000 the year before.
93% 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 | $24,000 | 10 | $37,639 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 9 | $20,311 |
| 2025 | $158,550 | 24 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Stewart 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 Stewart Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 24 | $158,550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Humane Society Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Wellington Methodist Church | Capital improvements | $40,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Danforth chapel maintenance | $15,000 |
| Botanica Wichita | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wellington Community Foundation Inc | General fund | $7,000 |
| LMH Health Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Museum of art | $4,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Fine arts - musical inst scholarship | $4,000 |
| Wellington High School | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Kansas school of business | $3,000 |
| Empowered | General fund | $3,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Sma public outreach | $2,000 |
| Chisholm Trail Museum | General fund | $2,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Luella f stewart scholarship fund | $1,500 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Hall center for humanities | $1,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Life span institute | $1,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Friends of lied series | $1,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Chancellor's club | $1,000 |
| Futures Unlimited Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lawrence Humane Society | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wellington Christian Academy | General fund | $1,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc | Greater univ fund | $500 |
| Wellington Public Library | Landscaping and lawn care | $300 |
| Panhandle Railroad Museum | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda B Stewart
- Cathy J McMillan
- Dru S Fritzel
Questions people ask
Does Stewart Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stewart Charitable Trust give?
$158,550 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Stewart Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda B Stewart (Co-Trustee), Cathy J McMillan (Co-Trustee) and Dru S Fritzel (Co-Trustee).
What does Stewart Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and education.