Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 48-6336357
Foundation Overview
Based in Wichita, KS, Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust has awarded 159 grants totaling $1,497,000 to organizations in Kansas, California and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $153,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 30 recipients (37%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
79% of all grants are concentrated in Kansas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Wichita (88%), Hutchinson (4%), Wcihita (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 225% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanica | $1,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Futher Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| We Treat Kids Right | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpsoe | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Plains | $150,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Radio Kansas | $1,000 | Hutchinson, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ku Endowment | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Giving The Basics Wichita | $15,000 | Park City, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $15,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wichita Symphony | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Top Early Learning Centers | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| League 42 | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Futher Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Lord's Diner | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Skidmore College | $1,500 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Williams College | $1,500 | Willamstown, MA, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Duke University | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Kansas Fellowship Of Christian | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Wichita | $14,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Flowers On Douglas | $500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Music Theatre Wichita | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Women Of Wichita | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wichita Children's Home | $13,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Of Kansas | $3,000 | Mission, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | $10,000 | Oshkosh, WI, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Guadalupe Clinic | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Kansas Humane Society | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Envision Inc | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wichita-sg Co Historical Museum | $500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Arnold Palmer Education Fund | $20,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Botanica | $1,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Futher Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| We Treat Kids Right | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpsoe | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Plains | $153,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wsu Music Associates | $1,000 | Wcihita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Co-immunity Foundation | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Radio Kansas | $1,000 | Hutchinson, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Butler Community College Foundation | $10,000 | El Dorado, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Victory In The Valley | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ku Endowment | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Giving The Basics Wichita | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Symphony | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | $20,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Top Early Learning Centers | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| League 42 | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Futher Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Lord's Diner | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Skidmore College | $1,500 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Williams College | $1,500 | Willamstown, MA, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Duke University | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita-sg Co Historical Museum | $500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Arnold Palmer Education Fund | $20,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Botanica | $1,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Futher Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| We Treat Kids Right | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpsoe | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Plains | $153,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wsu Music Associates | $1,000 | Wcihita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Co-immunity Foundation | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Radio Kansas | $1,000 | Hutchinson, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Butler Community College Foundation | $10,000 | El Dorado, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Victory In The Valley | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ku Endowment | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Giving The Basics Wichita | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Symphony | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | $20,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Top Early Learning Centers | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| League 42 | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Futher Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Lord's Diner | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Skidmore College | $1,500 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Williams College | $1,500 | Willamstown, MA, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Duke University | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita-sg Co Historical Museum | $500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Arnold Palmer Education Fund | $20,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Botanica | $1,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Futher Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| We Treat Kids Right | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpsoe | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Plains | $153,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wsu Music Associates | $1,000 | Wcihita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Co-immunity Foundation | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Radio Kansas | $1,000 | Hutchinson, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation | $7,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Butler Community College Foundation | $10,000 | El Dorado, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Victory In The Valley | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ku Endowment | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Giving The Basics Wichita | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Symphony | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | $20,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Top Early Learning Centers | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| League 42 | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Futher Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Lord's Diner | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Skidmore College | $1,500 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Williams College | $1,500 | Willamstown, MA, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Duke University | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Further Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Co-immunity Foundation | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Central Kansas | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Iowa Quad-city Rotary Club | $2,500 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wichita Symphony | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Duke University | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Giving The Basics Wichita | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wsumusic Associates | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | $15,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| League 42 Foundation | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| First Tee - Greater Wichita | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Co-immunity Foundation | $3,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Co Mrs Elizabeth Ferrari | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Skidmore College | $5,000 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wsu Foundationmusic Associates | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Victory In The Valley | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wake Forest University | $2,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| We Treat Kids Right | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Ksu Foundation | $1,000 | Manhattan, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Williams College | $1,500 | Williamstown, MA, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Wichita Family Crisis Center | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Lord's Diner | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Greater Wichita Ymca | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Radio Kansas | $1,000 | Hutchinson, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Victory In The Valley | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Mark Arts | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| We Treat Kids Rightfuture All-american Basketball Camp | $2,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Central Kansas | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Doc's Friends Inc | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| St George Cathedral | $2,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Wichita Educational Foundation | $1,500 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Wichita Top Children's Fund | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| League 42 Foundation | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Guadalupe Clinic | $5,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Giving The Basics Wichita | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | $10,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| The Kansas African American Museum | $1,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Skidmore College | $1,500 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Wake Forest University | $1,500 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Williams College | $1,500 | Williamstown, MA, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Duke University | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Bridget's Cradles | $1,000 | Kechi, KS, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Co Mrs Elizabeth Ferrari | $10,000 | Tulsa, OK, US | Further The Charitable Purposes Of The Organization | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 48-6336357 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 600 N TARA CT Wichita, KS 67206-1830 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Russ Meyer |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Helen Meyer |
Forms 990-PF
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