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Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust is a private trust based in SMITH CENTER, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is The Peoples Bank. It holds total assets of $907K. Annual income is reported at $246K. Total assets have decreased from $1.4M in 2011 to $1M in 2023. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kansas. According to available records, Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust has made 99 grants totaling $452K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $87K and $180K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $180K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $16K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Kansas and Oklahoma. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$16K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 99 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, OK.
Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $452K across 99 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $16K.
Smith county, kansas.
Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust is headquartered in SMITH CENTER, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$118K
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
$87K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$53K
Distribution Amount
$107K
Total: $280K
Total Grants
99
Total Giving
$452K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Manhattan, KS | $4K | 2024 |
| Fort Hays State UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Hays, KS | $14K | 2024 |
| St John Lutheran ChurchRELIGIOUS | Kensington, KS | $8K | 2024 |
| Kensington Food PantryCHARITABLE | Kensington, KS | $7K | 2024 |
| Kensington Senior CitizenCHARITABLE | Kensington, KS | $7K | 2024 |
| First St John Lutheran ChRELIGIOUS | Kensington, KS | $6K | 2024 |
| American Legion Of KensinCHARITABLE | Kensington, KS | $5K | 2024 |
| Kensington Community LibrCHARITABLE | Kensington, KS | $5K | 2024 |
| Kensington Fire DepartmentCHARITABLE | Kensington, KS | $5K | 2024 |
| Kensington Ministerial AsRELIGIOUS | Kensington, KS | $4K | 2024 |
| Kensington Lions ClubCHARITABLE | Kensington, KS | $3K | 2024 |
| Wichita State UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Wichita, KS | $3K | 2024 |
| University Of KansasEDUCATIONAL | Lawrence, KS | $3K | 2024 |
| United Church Of KensingtRELIGIOUS | Kensington, KS | $3K | 2024 |
| Home Charitable FoundationCHARITABLE | Kensington, KS | $3K | 2024 |
| City Of KensingtonRECREATIONAL | Kensington, KS | $2K | 2024 |
| Colby Community CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Colby, KS | $1K | 2024 |
| Northeastern State UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Tahlequah, OK | $1K | 2024 |
| Bethany CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Linsborg, KS | $1K | 2024 |
| Kesnington Community LibrCHARITABLE | Kensington, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| Barton County Community CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Great Bend, KS | $4K | 2023 |