Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust is a private foundation based in Council Grove, Kansas. In 2025, it gave 14 grants totaling $29,050 to organizations and public entities, all in Kansas.
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust at a glance
In short: Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust gave $29K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Kansas. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,050
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,075
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,050
- Total assets
- $482,159
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% 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 Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing states that a complete grant application is available and identifies Darrel Bryant as the contact. Applicants must be located in Morris County, be a political subdivision of Kansas, or be a Kansas college, university, or trade school attended by students who are Morris County residents or natives.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications are due by the last day of the month preceding the month in which a trustee meeting is to occur.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications are due by the last day of the month preceding the month in which a trustee…
- Contact
Application contact: Darrel Bryant
Mailing address: 215 W Main, Council Grove, KS 66846
Phone: (620) 767-6831
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morris County Historical Society ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas. The filing’s eligibility restrictions specify Morris County organizations, Kansas political subdivisions, and qualifying Kansas colleges, universities, or trade schools attended by Morris County residents or natives.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $30K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morris County Historical Society Council Grove, KS | Site improvements | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kaw Heritage Council Grove, KS | Voices of the Wind People | $3,500 |
| City of Council Grove Council Grove, KS | Washunga | $2,500 |
| Live Well Morris County Council Grove, KS | Program support | $2,500 |
| Council Grove Life Center Council Grove, KS | Capital improvements | $2,100 |
| Morris County Hospital Foundation Council Grove, KS | Surgical expansion | $2,100 |
| Morris County Care & Share Council Grove, KS | Moving | $2,100 |
| Council Grove Community Theatre Council Grove, KS | Program support | $2,000 |
| Council Grove Arts Council Council Grove, KS | Youth theatre | $1,500 |
| Community Mentoring Program Council Grove, KS | Program support | $1,500 |
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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 | $482,159 | $26,563 | $36,907 | $29,050 | 14 | $30,956 | $21,402 | $31,363 |
| 2024 | $492,503 | $44,012 | $30,293 | $23,450 | 12 | $25,107 | $38,826 | $29,184 |
| 2023 | $478,784 | $15,849 | $33,161 | $26,218 | 10 | $28,153 | $10,841 | $26,668 |
| 2022 | $496,096 | $7,747 | $36,208 | $29,750 | 12 | $30,895 | $7,150 | $27,656 |
| 2021 | $524,557 | $44,139 | $33,006 | $25,600 | 8 | $26,669 | $37,802 | $30,742 |
| 2020 | $513,424 | $56,904 | $30,943 | $25,150 | 9 | — | $52,331 | $26,851 |
| 2019 | $487,463 | $14,062 | $30,892 | $24,650 | 13 | — | $9,350 | $26,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for historical and cultural projects, community programs, health care, arts and youth activities, a library program, and camp attendance.
Among its grantees, Council Grove Life Center Inc describes its mission as enhancing quality of life, promoting physical and educational development, and improving community health and well-being. Morris County Hospital Foundation describes itself as a fundraising support organization for Morris County Hospital. Historic Preservation Corporation says its purposes include promoting the general welfare of Kansas citizens and visitors by assisting with the identification and preservation of the state’s history and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $29,050. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,050.
Notable 2025 awards included $5,000 to Morris County Historical Society for site improvements; $3,500 to Friends of Kaw Heritage for “Voices of the Wind People”; $2,500 each to the City of Council Grove for “Washunga” and Live Well Morris County for program support; and $2,100 each to Council Grove Life Center for capital improvements, Morris County Hospital Foundation for surgical expansion, and Morris County Care & Share for moving. Other awards included $2,000 to Council Grove Community Theatre for program support, $1,500 each to Council Grove Arts Council for youth theatre and Community Mentoring Program for program support, $1,250 to Council Grove Public Library for its summer reading program, and $1,000 to White Memorial Camp for local children to attend camp. Historic Preservation Corporation also received $1,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Darrel Bryant, Debra Miller, and Lance Day as trustees.
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darrel Bryant
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$400 (2019) → $400 (2025)
Debra Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$400 (2019) → $400 (2025)
Lance Day
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2024) → $400 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Baker (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $400, to Darrel Bryant (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust
How much does Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust give each year?
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust gave $29K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 12 grants.
What is Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust's typical grant size?
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,050, and its average grant was $2,075, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust give grants?
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Council Grove, KS (14 grants).
Does Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (3 grants).
Who are Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust's largest grantees?
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Morris County Historical Society ($5,000), Friends of Kaw Heritage ($3,500) and City of Council Grove ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust?
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust reported $482K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for historical and cultural projects, community programs, health care, arts and youth activities, a library program, and camp attendance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust?
The 2025 filing states that a complete grant application is available and identifies Darrel Bryant as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust's EIN?
Arthur M & Ethel L Hylton Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6289725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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