The Pete Henry Foundation
Accepts applications
The Pete Henry Foundation is a private foundation in Colby, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $524,773 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $4,950 and the largest $101,173. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$524,773
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$4,950
- Largest grant$101,173
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $510,490 the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $579,700 | 42 | $11.1 million |
| 2023 | $510,490 | 50 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $524,773 | 47 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Pete Henry Foundation PO Box 504, Colby, KS 67701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 462-6553 |
| What to submit | https://www.petehenryfoundation.com/ |
| Deadlines | March 1 |
| Restrictions | Scholarships will be limited to individuals who live in the Kansas counties of wallace, logan, gove, decatur sheridan, thomas, sherman, cheyenne, and rawlins. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Pete Henry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 33 | $483,973 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $16,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $9,600 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater NW KS Community Foundation | Grants fo 9 nw counties | $101,173 |
| Kansas State University | Scholarships | $71,300 |
| Fort Hays State University | Scholarships | $63,350 |
| Colby Community College | Scholarships | $34,950 |
| Brewster Usd 314 | Tech program & to fund STEM classes | $28,000 |
| Citizen Foundation Inc | For puchasing medical equipment | $25,000 |
| Fort Hays Northwest Tech | Scholarship | $21,250 |
| North Central KS Technical College | Scholarships | $21,000 |
| Washburn University | Scholarships | $10,200 |
| Main Street Arts Council | 2025 main st summer theater festival | $10,000 |
| Western Kansas Child Advocacy Cente | Grant | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska-Kearney | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Thomas County Community Foundation | For inclusive playgroud at villa hig | $7,500 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Fort Wallace Museum | Sponsorship of outdoor education day | $7,000 |
| Hays Academy of Hair Design | Scholarships | $6,350 |
| University of Kansas | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Brewster Shooting Sports | Brewster trap club outdoor project | $5,500 |
| Tabor College | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Wichita State University | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Friends of Pioneer Memorial Library | Grant | $5,000 |
| KS Foundation for Ag in the Classro | Grant | $5,000 |
| Northwest Kansas Technical College | Scholarships | $4,950 |
| Cloud County Community College | Scholarships | $3,900 |
| Wyotech | Scholarships | $3,600 |
| Garden City Community College | Scholarships | $3,200 |
| Wittenberg University | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Salina Area Technical College | Scholarships | $2,750 |
| Concordia University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| James River College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Southeast Community College | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Judy McCarty Learning Center | Cowabunga summer program | $2,000 |
| Barton County Community College | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Chadron State College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Erskine College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Purdue University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Epard
- Wayne L Carpenter
- David Oren
- William Shields
- Jeff Rall
Questions people ask
Does The Pete Henry Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1.
How much does The Pete Henry Foundation give?
$524,773 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $4,950.
Who runs The Pete Henry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Epard (Director), Wayne L Carpenter (President, D), David Oren (Director, SE) and William Shields (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Pete Henry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.