Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$33,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$926,824
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $33,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $33,000 | 16 | $819,601 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 13 | $851,567 |
| 2025 | $33,000 | 13 | $926,824 |
How to apply
Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation 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 Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 12 | $32,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College | General operating | $5,000 |
| Coe College | General operating | $5,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa | General operating | $5,000 |
| Univ of Northern Iowa Foundation | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Community School Dist | General operating | $4,000 |
| Prairie High School | General operating | $1,000 |
| Camp Courageous | General operating | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $500 |
| Waypoint | General operating | $500 |
| Arc of East Central Iowa | General operating | $500 |
| St Lukes Health Care Foundation | General operating | $500 |
| Natl Czech & Slovak Museum & Library | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation give?
$33,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Kansky Walter & Ida Char Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.