Teget Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Teget Foundation is a private foundation in Hays, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $16,000. 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$111,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,849 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 | $84,350 | 26 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $85,849 | 32 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $111,000 | 34 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Teget 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 Teget Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 9 | $25,650 |
| Kansas | 7 | $19,250 |
| Nebraska | 5 | $16,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $16,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence University | Educational | $16,000 |
| Shenandoah Food Pantry | Charitable | $12,000 |
| At Still University | Educational | $9,000 |
| Hays Med Foundation | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Crete United Church of Christ-Backpack Program | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Charitable | $4,000 |
| First Call for Help | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Hays Boy Scout Troop #101 | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $4,000 |
| May Mentoring (Greater Shenandoah Foundation) | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Blue River Arts Council | Charitable | $3,000 |
| College for Kids | Educational | $3,000 |
| Crete Area Healthcare Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Dance Maker Academy | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #74 | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Women Who Lead | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kair | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Grace Jones Community Child Care | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Grinnell College - Henry & Elizabeth Scholarship | Educational | $2,000 |
| Hays Arts Council | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hays Recreation Commission | Educational | $2,000 |
| Shenandoah Education Foundation | Educational | $2,000 |
| Student's Osteopathic Medical Assn | Educational | $2,000 |
| Shenandoah Public Library Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Hays Public Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shenandoah Healthcare Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Turnbull Child Development Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Denver Advancement | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Local Lupus Alliance | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Southwest Iowa Theater Group (Switg) | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wabash Arts Camp (Greater Shenandoah Foundation) | Educational | $650 |
| Yankton Children's Choir | Educational | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Teget
Questions people ask
Does Teget Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Teget Foundation give?
$111,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Teget Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Teget (Trustee).
What does Teget Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.