Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal Foundation
Accepts applications
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal Foundation is a private foundation in Leawood, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $647,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$647,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $592,500 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $592,500 | 14 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $647,500 | 14 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Willard J Mary G Breidenthal FD C/O Umb Bank, 4200 W 115th St Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (913) 389-9686 |
| What to submit | Written requests including description of charitable function and other supporting documentation. |
| Deadlines | November 1 of each year |
| Restrictions | None. However, grants are predominantly to organizations in the greater Kansas city area. |
What Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 7 | $420,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $200,000 |
| Missouri | 5 | $27,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ku Williams Education Fund | Education | $300,000 |
| Pokes for A Purpose | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Williams Fund | Education | $50,000 |
| Kansas Historical Society | Education | $37,500 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Education | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Education | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma State Unversity Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Bonner Animal Rescue | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Zoo | Education | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Education | $500 |
| Kansas City Public Television | Arts | $500 |
| Kcur | Arts | $500 |
| Wyandotte County Museum | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Umb Bank
- McKenzie Breidenthal
Questions people ask
Does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1 of each year.
How much does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal Foundation give?
$647,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Umb Bank (Trustee) and McKenzie Breidenthal (Trustee).
What does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.