The Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$161,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 15 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 15 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $161,000 | 15 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Charles and Joanne McIlwaine 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 The Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 15 | $161,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Wichita Inc | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $25,000 |
| Kansas Wildscape | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $15,000 |
| South Central Kansas Smorgaschorus | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Quivira Council Boy Scouts of America | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $15,000 |
| Exploration Place | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $10,000 |
| Great Plains Nature Center | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $10,000 |
| Kansas Humane Soceity | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Wichita-Sedwick County Historical Museum | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $10,000 |
| Wichita Children's Home | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $10,000 |
| Wichita State Foundation | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $10,000 |
| Botanica Wichita | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $7,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Kansas Chapter | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $6,000 |
| Kansas Council for Economic Education | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
| Kansas Society for Children With Challenges | To help fund the operational objectives of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Curry
- Henry Will
Questions people ask
Does The Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation give?
$161,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent Curry (Trustee) and Henry Will (Trustee).
What does The Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and environment and conservation.