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John E Trembly Foundation is a private trust based in COUNCIL GROVE, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1962. The principal officer is Merchants National Bank Of Topeka. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kansas. According to available records, John E Trembly Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $313K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $68K in 2020 to $174K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $32K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Kansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$600
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John E Trembly Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS.
John E Trembly Foundation has distributed a total of $313K across 58 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $32K.
John E Trembly Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is APRIL 15TH OF CURRENT YEAR. Restrictions and limitations on awards are listed on the application form.
John E Trembly Foundation is headquartered in COUNCIL GROVE, KS.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael D Michaelis | Trustee | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Elle White | Trustee | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Candace Boardman | Trustee | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Taylor Rohloff | Secretary | $400 | $0 | $400 |
| Jason Booker | Trustee | $300 | $0 | $300 |
| Kyle Frick | Trustee | $100 | $0 | $100 |
Total Giving
$93K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$77K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$363K
Distribution Amount
$75K
Total: $941K
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$313K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove Life CenterCapital campaign | Council Grove, KS | $32K | 2022 |
| Council Grove Riverwalk-Cg Area FoundationRiverwalk improvements | Council Grove, KS | $25K | 2022 |
| Council Grovemorris County ChamberWashunga | Council Grove, KS | $8K | 2022 |
| Greater Morris County Development CorpTrail Blazing Morris County | Council Grove, KS | $5K | 2022 |
| Casa Of The 8th Judicial DistrictProgram support | Junction City, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| Symphony In The Flint HillsWoodfest | Cottonwood Falls, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of KawPow-wow & Westward Expansion | Council Grove, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| White Memorial CampLocal kids to camp | Council Grove, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| Council Grove Public LibraryMicrofiche | Council Grove, KS | $3K | 2022 |
| Council Grove Arts CouncilSummer theatre | Council Grove, KS | $2K | 2022 |
| Morris County Historical SocietySite improvements | Council Grove, KS | $750 | 2022 |
| Morris County Hospital AuxiliaryBlood drives | Council Grove, KS | $600 | 2022 |
| Morris County Care & ShareChild healthcare | Council Grove, KS | $500 | 2022 |
| City Of Council Grove Riverwalk Park CommitteeTO PROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT THE INFASTRUCTURE OF THE PARK. | Council Grove, KS | $20K | 2021 |
| Council Grove Santa Fe Trail 200 Aniversary CelebrationPROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR THE COMMENMORATION OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE SANTA FE TRAIL. | Council Grove, KS | $5K | 2021 |
| Greater Morris County Development CorporationPROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING TO HIRE A FULL TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS REVISIONING INITIATIVE. | Council Grove, KS | $5K | 2021 |
| Washunga Days CommitteePROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL WASHUNGA DAYS CELEBRATION. | Council Grove, KS | $5K | 2021 |
| Casa (Court Appointed Special Advocates For Children) Of The 8th DistFUND CASA OFFICE SPACE TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF CASA AND THOSE IT TOUCHES. | Junction City, KS | $3K | 2021 |
| Morris County Core CoalitionPROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN AFTER PROM SUPERVISED LOCK-IN AFTER PARTY. | Council Grove, KS | $2K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Kaw Hertiage IncFUNDING FOR THE 2020 WASHUNGA DAYS KAW INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW EVENT | Council Grove, KS | $2K | 2021 |
| Council Grove Pride CommitteeREPLACE STREET PLANTERS, TRASH CANS AND MADONNA PARK BEAUTIFICATION. | Council Grove, KS | $1K | 2021 |
| Morris County Care And SharePROVIDE ESSENTIALS TO THOSE IN NEED | Council Grove, KS | $1K | 2021 |
| Child Healthcare IncPROVIDE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN WHO'S FAMILIES WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT. | Council Grove, KS | $1K | 2021 |
| Alta Vista Senior CenterPROVIDE FUNDING FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR THE SENIOR CENTER. | Alta Vista, KS | $1K | 2021 |
| Council Grove Chamber Of Commerce Trolley Christmas Light TourCOUNCIL GROVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY TOUR, A TOUR IN THE CHAMBER'S TROLLEY AROUND COUNCIL GROVE, TO VIEW THE HOMES THAT ARE COMPETING TO WIN OUR CONTEST FOR BEST LIGHT DISPLAY. | Council Grove, KS | $1K | 2021 |
| Nursing Home-Bingo GroupRESIDENTS BINGO PRIZE BOX REPLENISHMENT. | Council Grove, KS | $500 | 2021 |
| Kansas Historical Society-Kaw Missionlast Chance StoreRECONFIGURE THE KAW MISSION STATE HISTORICAL SITE AS A SANTA FE TRAIL INTERPRETATIVE CENTER BY 2021 TO HONOR THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANTA FE TRAIL AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RENOVATION OF THE LAST CHANCE STORE. | Topeka, KS | $8K | 2020 |
| Flint Hills Builders A Christmas In Action OrgincPROVIDE REPAIRS TO COMMUNITY HOMES OWNED BY LOW INCOME RESIDENTS AS WELL AS ACCESS RAMPS FOR THOSE WHO NEED THEM. | Council Grove, KS | $5K | 2020 |
| Historic Preservation CorporationCONVERSION OF THE INTERIOR OF THE BUILDING AT TRAIL DAYS HISTORIC SITE LABELED "TRAIL DAYS ARTS & HISTORY CENTER", INTO A MULTI-PURPOSE AUDITORIOUM WITH TWO RESTROOMS AND RELATED FACILITIES, WHERE THE ART, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE "HEART OF THE FLINT HILLS" AREA WILL BE DISPLAYED IN VARIED FORMS AND METHODS, SHOW CASING THIS AREA TO THE WORLD. | Council Grove, KS | $3K | 2020 |