Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,191 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,319 and the largest $3,298. 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$13,191
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,319
- Largest grant$3,298
- Assets$325,822
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,370 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10,079 | 8 | $243,578 |
| 2023 | $11,992 | 9 | $279,529 |
| 2024 | $8,370 | 9 | $281,419 |
| 2025 | $13,191 | 9 | $325,822 |
How to apply
Reuben Wilhelm 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 Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $8,354 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,638 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,319 |
| Maryland | 1 | $441 |
| Florida | 1 | $439 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ness County Hospital District #2 | Used at the discretion of | $3,298 |
| United Methodist Missions | Used at the discretion of | $2,638 |
| United Methodist Youthville Inc | Used at the discretion of | $1,979 |
| Church World Service | Used at the discretion of | $1,319 |
| Bazine United Methodist Church Chairman BD of Trustees-Mission Work | Used at the discretion of | $1,319 |
| RJ & F Wilhelm Mem Scholarship FD Fhsu Endowment Association | Used at the discretion of | $1,319 |
| American Cancer Society NTL Off of Prob & Tr Mgmt Services | Used at the discretion of | $441 |
| American Heart Association Inc Shari Layne | Used at the discretion of | $439 |
| American Red Cross | Used at the discretion of | $439 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Trust
Questions people ask
Does Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust give?
$13,191 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,319.
Who runs Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee).
What does Reuben Wilhelm Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.