Walter & Opal Heide Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Walter & Opal Heide Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Smith Center, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,611 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $790 and the largest $25,290. 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$31,611
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$790
- Largest grant$25,290
- Assets$724,833
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,363 the year before.
13% 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 | $30,754 | 8 | $634,104 |
| 2024 | $29,363 | 8 | $673,312 |
| 2025 | $31,611 | 8 | $724,833 |
How to apply
Walter & Opal Heide 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 Walter & Opal Heide Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 | $28,451 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $790 |
| Georgia | 1 | $790 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $790 |
| Maryland | 1 | $790 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church United Methodist Church | Religious | $25,290 |
| Hospice Services Inc Hospice Services Inc | Medical assistance | $1,581 |
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | Charitable | $790 |
| The Salvation Army the Salvation Army | Assistance for needy families | $790 |
| American Cancer Society American Cancer Society | Charitable | $790 |
| Kansas Masonic Foundation Kansas Masonic Foundation | Charitable | $790 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Shriners Hospitals for Children | Medical assistance | $790 |
| Red Bird Mission Red Bird Mission | Charitable | $790 |
Officers and trustees
- The Peoples Bank
Questions people ask
Does Walter & Opal Heide Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter & Opal Heide Family Charitable Trust give?
$31,611 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $790.
Who runs Walter & Opal Heide Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists The Peoples Bank (Trustee).
What does Walter & Opal Heide Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and human services.