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Also known as: c/o Charles E Wetzler - Trustee
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Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation is a private trust based in LEAWOOD, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Charles E Wetzler. It holds total assets of $95.6M. Annual income is reported at $23.1M. Total assets have grown from $12.1M in 2011 to $95.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Kansas. According to available records, Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $5.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $1.9M in 2020 to $3.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3.3M, with an average award of $102K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$46K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 54 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.
Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, MO, VA.
Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation has distributed a total of $5.2M across 51 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $102K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3.3M.
Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation is headquartered in LEAWOOD, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Wetzler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark O Rosenau | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Mcgrew | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$95.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$95.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$5.2M
Average Grant
$102K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached StatementGeneral Purpose | Leawood, KS | $3.3M | 2022 |
| The SignatryGENERAL OPERATIONS | Overland Park, KS | $200K | 2020 |
| Down Syndrome Guild Of Greater Kansas CityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Mission, KS | $150K | 2020 |
| Developing Potential Inc (Dpi)GENERAL OPERATIONS | Lees Summit, MO | $100K | 2020 |
| Greater Kansas City Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2020 |
| Carry The Cross MinistriesGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, KS | $90K | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Alexandria, VA | $85K | 2020 |
| Sherwood Autism CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $65K | 2020 |
| Drumm Center For Children (Drumm Farm)GENERAL OPERATIONS | Independence, MO | $65K | 2020 |
| Goodlife Innovations IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lenexa, KS | $65K | 2020 |
| The Light House IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $63K | 2020 |
| Job One IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Independence, MO | $51K | 2020 |
| Hope Family Care CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2020 |
| Global Orphan ProjectGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2020 |
| First CallGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, KS | $50K | 2020 |
| Veterans Community ProjectGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2020 |
| NourishkcGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2020 |
| Welcome House IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2020 |
| YouthfrontGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, KS | $30K | 2020 |
| Emmanuel Baptist ChurchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Overland Park, KS | $30K | 2020 |
| In The Name Of GraceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Liberty, MO | $25K | 2020 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Kansas CityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Leawood, KS | $25K | 2020 |
| Kansas City ScholarsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $25K | 2020 |
| Rockhurst Hurtado Scholars ProgramGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $25K | 2020 |
| Family ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, KS | $25K | 2020 |
| The Willow Domestic Violence CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lawrence, KS | $25K | 2020 |
| One Heart ProjectGENERAL OPERATIONS | Southlake, TX | $25K | 2020 |
| Medical Missions FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lenexa, KS | $20K | 2020 |
| Kansas City K-LifeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Prairie Village, KS | $20K | 2020 |
| Kansas City Autism Training CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $20K | 2020 |
| Women'S Employment NetworkGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $20K | 2020 |
| Gordon Parks Elementary SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $20K | 2020 |
| Kauffman Center For The Performing ArtsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $20K | 2020 |
| Inclusion ConnectionsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Olathe, KS | $17K | 2020 |
| William Jewell CollegeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Liberty, MO | $15K | 2020 |
| Citizens Of The World Kansas CityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Seton Center IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Start At ZeroGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Gilda'S Club Kansas CityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Museum At Prairiefire FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Overland Park, KS | $10K | 2020 |
| Special Olympics KansasGENERAL OPERATIONS | Mission, KS | $10K | 2020 |
| Starlight Theatre Association Of Kansas CityGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Tikkun-Kc IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Englewood ArtsGENERAL OPERATIONS | Independence, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Christmas In OctoberGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $10K | 2020 |
| Donnelly CollegeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, KS | $10K | 2020 |
| Mesner Puppet TheaterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2020 |
| Wonderscope Children'S MuseumGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2020 |
| Northland Early Education CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2020 |
| Oakhill Day SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | Gladstone, MO | $5K | 2020 |