A John and Barbara a Hauptli
A John and Barbara A Hauptli is a private foundation based in Lawrence, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Kansas and other states, including organizations working in human services, animal welfare, the arts, and health.
A John and Barbara a Hauptli at a glance
In short: A John and Barbara a Hauptli gave $34K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Kansas. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,000
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,429
- -17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $887,517
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A John and Barbara a Hauptli
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Jay Hauptli with a letter of request. It lists eligible recipients as tax-exempt organizations involved in charitable, religious, scientific, or educational endeavors, including scholarship awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jay Hauptli
Mailing address: 1530 Barker Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044-3714
Phone: (785) 371-0893
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A John and Barbara a Hauptli funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Johns Lutheran Church ($10K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 6% to Arizona, and 3% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is A John and Barbara a Hauptli open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $45K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran Church Salina, KS | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Just Food Lawrence, KS | General Fund | $5,000 |
| O'Connell Children's Shelter Lawrence, KS | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Operation Wildlife Linwood, KS | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Sunrise Project Lawrence, KS | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Van Go Arts Lawrence, KS | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Douglas Co CASA Lawrence, KS | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Lawrence Humane Society Lawrence, KS | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $2,000 |
| St Judes Cancer Center Minneapolis, MN | General Fund | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $887,517 | $65,110 | $46,742 | $34,000 | 14 | $35,274 | $52,368 | $51,591 |
| 2024 | $866,187 | $46,449 | $75,077 | $44,303 | 15 | $60,503 | $32,409 | $50,203 |
| 2023 | $894,815 | $44,963 | $62,981 | $45,080 | 11 | $50,480 | $32,450 | $45,747 |
| 2022 | $912,833 | $44,696 | $64,896 | $34,400 | 7 | $43,400 | $26,315 | $49,036 |
| 2021 | $933,033 | $76,452 | $55,029 | $33,700 | 7 | — | $55,123 | $53,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A John and Barbara a Hauptli reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for animal welfare organizations, a children’s shelter, arts organizations, and organizations working in food assistance and other community services.
The grantee descriptions illustrate some of this work: Lawrence Humane Society says it provides shelter, care, and advocacy for homeless and abused animals; Operation Wildlife says it rehabilitates injured and orphaned wild animals and provides wildlife education; and O’Connell Children’s Shelter says it supports and stabilizes young people in foster care or families in crisis. Salina Community Theatre describes its work as providing theatrical programs and opportunities to participate in theatre activities, while Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center describes its work as advancing community health through behavioral health services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $34,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to St Johns Lutheran Church in Salina, $5,000 to Just Food in Lawrence, and $2,000 each to O’Connell Children’s Shelter, Operation Wildlife, Sunrise Project, Van Go Arts, Douglas Co CASA, and Lawrence Humane Society. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jay Hauptli as president and Cynthia Hauptli as treasurer.
A John and Barbara a Hauptli is led by Jay B. Hauptli, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay B. Hauptli
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$12K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Cynthia Hauptli
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara A. Hauptli (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Jay B Hauptli (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about A John and Barbara a Hauptli
How much does A John and Barbara a Hauptli give each year?
A John and Barbara a Hauptli gave $34K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 15 grants.
What is A John and Barbara a Hauptli's typical grant size?
A John and Barbara a Hauptli's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,429, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A John and Barbara a Hauptli that year got $1K on average.
Where does A John and Barbara a Hauptli give grants?
A John and Barbara a Hauptli gives mostly in Kansas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, KS (9 grants) and Salina, KS (2 grants).
Does A John and Barbara a Hauptli give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of A John and Barbara a Hauptli's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are A John and Barbara a Hauptli's largest grantees?
A John and Barbara a Hauptli's largest 2025 grantees include St Johns Lutheran Church ($10,000), Just Food ($5,000) and O'Connell Children's Shelter ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is A John and Barbara a Hauptli?
A John and Barbara a Hauptli reported $888K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does A John and Barbara a Hauptli fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for animal welfare organizations, a children’s shelter, arts organizations, and organizations working in food assistance and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A John and Barbara a Hauptli?
The 2024 filing says to contact Jay Hauptli with a letter of request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A John and Barbara a Hauptli's EIN?
A John and Barbara a Hauptli's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1173715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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