Friends of St Jude Charitable Foun
Preselected recipients only
Friends of St Jude Charitable Foun is a private foundation in Lees Summit, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$5,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5,500 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500 | 1 | $1,391 |
| 2024 | $5,500 | 8 | $485 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 5 | $0 |
How to apply
Friends of St Jude Charitable Foun 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 Friends of St Jude Charitable Foun funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 3 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Heartland Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| School Sisters of Christ the King | Religious | $1,000 |
| Interserv | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Heartland Hope | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Hemke
- Mignon Hemke
Questions people ask
Does Friends of St Jude Charitable Foun accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friends of St Jude Charitable Foun give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Friends of St Jude Charitable Foun?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Hemke (Trustee) and Mignon Hemke (Trustee).
What does Friends of St Jude Charitable Foun fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.