The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Overland Park, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.2 million in 119 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $485,000. 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$8.2 million
- Number of grants119
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$485,000
- Assets$182 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8.0 million the year before.
26% 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 | $6.0 million | 88 | $146 million |
| 2024 | $8.0 million | 101 | $165 million |
| 2025 | $8.2 million | 119 | $182 million |
How to apply
The Dehaemers Family 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 The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 54 | $4.4 million |
| Missouri | 41 | $2.5 million |
| Colorado | 9 | $543,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $361,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $75,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $55,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Fam Sch of Faith | ScholarshipsGeneral support | $485,000 |
| Augustine Institute | RestrictedScholarshipsunrestricted | $350,000 |
| Catholic Charities of NE KS | General operating support | $320,000 |
| Catholic Education Fdn | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Halo Foundation | homeless intervention | $300,000 |
| St Vincent Ferrer Catholic School | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Pharmacy of Grace | Capital CampaignunrestrictedHealth care | $275,000 |
| Gotta Have Hope | Foreign missions | $250,000 |
| Amethyst Place | unrestricted | $238,000 |
| Donnelly College | ScholarshipsGeneral operating support | $235,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel | Foreign MissionsGeneral operating support | $205,000 |
| Individual | Education/scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| Earlystart | Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Rockhurst High School | Scholarshipsgeneral supporteducation | $175,000 |
| Ignatian Spirtuality Center | General operating support | $165,000 |
| St Lawrence Catholic Campus Center | Capital CampaignGeneral operating support | $155,000 |
| Heartland Center for Jobs & Freedom | Housing support | $125,000 |
| Healing House | Emergency assistanceUnrestricted | $105,000 |
| Villa St Francis | General operating support | $100,000 |
| East Colfax Community Collective | unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Inclusion Connections | unrestrictedskill training | $100,000 |
| Pawsperity Inc | unrestrictedGeneral operating support | $100,000 |
| Joy Meadows | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Live Greater Foundation | Community supportForeign Missions | $100,000 |
| Giving the Basics | UNRESTRICTEDGeneral operating support | $95,000 |
| Happy Bottoms | General operating support | $85,000 |
| Our Lady of Unity Catholic School | unrestrictedEducation | $85,000 |
| Kansas Legal Services Inc | Housing Support | $83,000 |
| Kanbe's Markets | Emergency SupportGeneral operating support | $80,000 |
| The Learning Club | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Homes From the Heart | Haiti | $75,000 |
| Icare of Northeast KS | General operating support | $75,000 |
| CHWC Inc DBS Community Housing of Wy Co | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Coalition Life | unrestrictedCommunity support | $75,000 |
| Prairie Star Ranch | UnrestrictedFaith formation | $75,000 |
| Hope Faith Ministries | General operating support | $70,000 |
| School of Love | Faith Formation | $70,000 |
| Little Brothers of the Lamb | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Newhouse | General operating support | $64,000 |
| Mount St Scholastica | General operating support | $55,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Dehaemers
- Barbara Dehaemers
Questions people ask
Does The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust give?
$8.2 million in tax year 2025, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists David Dehaemers (Director) and Barbara Dehaemers (Director).
What does The Dehaemers Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and housing and homelessness.