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Benjamin Quapaw Foundation is a private trust based in VALLEY CENTER, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1965. It holds total assets of $56K. Annual income is reported at $2K. Total assets have decreased from $79K in 2011 to $56K in 2025. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2025. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kansas. According to available records, Benjamin Quapaw Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $11K, with a median grant of $180. The foundation has distributed between $2K and $4K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1K, with an average award of $395.172. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Kansas and California and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$100
Average Grant
$248
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Benjamin Quapaw Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, CA, CO.
Benjamin Quapaw Foundation has distributed a total of $11K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $180, with an average of $395.172. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1K.
The application deadline is No submission deadlines. No restrictions.
Benjamin Quapaw Foundation is headquartered in VALLEY CENTER, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Peterson | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$56K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$56K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$11K
Average Grant
$395.172
Median Grant
$180
Unique Recipients
18
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kechi United Methodist ChurchGift | Kechi, KS | $1K | 2023 |
| The Arc Of Sedgwick CountyGift | Wichita, KS | $639 | 2023 |
| MenocauseGift | Newton, KS | $500 | 2023 |
| Northfield School Of The Liberal ArGift | Wichita, KS | $100 | 2023 |
| Dyck Arboretum Of The PlainsGift | Hesston, KS | N/A | 2023 |
| Wine About CancerGift | Wichita, KS | $170 | 2022 |
| BotanicaGift | Wichita, KS | N/A | 2022 |
| Kansas Honor FlightGift | Hutchinson, KS | $200 | 2021 |
| Womens Initiative NetworkGift | Wichita, KS | $250 | 2020 |
| Wichita Indian United Methodist ChurchGift | Wichita, KS | $250 | 2020 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Modern ArtGift | San Francisco, CA | $180 | 2020 |
| The Salvation ArmyGift | Wichita, KS | $100 | 2020 |
| Burdick United Methodist ChurchGift | Burdick, KS | $100 | 2020 |
| Sunnydale Community CenterGift | Valley Center, KS | $100 | 2020 |
| University Of DenverGift | Denver, CO | $100 | 2020 |
| Kansas State 4-HGift | Manhattan, KS | $100 | 2020 |
| Emporia Presbyterian ChurchGift | Emporia, KS | N/A | 2020 |
| Mcpherson CollegeGift | Mcpherson, KS | N/A | 2020 |