Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
The Ash Grove Charitable Foundation is a private, company-sponsored foundation established in 1997 and based in Overland Park, Kansas. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it makes grants annually to support public charities in the geographical markets served by Ash Grove, one of the largest cement companies in the United States. The foundation's grantmaking reflects the company's commitment to being a good neighbor in the communities where it operates.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$719K
-2.2% YoY
Grant Count
106
-8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+7.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports community foundations and organizations involved with:
- Education
- Conservation
- Cancer
- Crime and violence prevention
- Human services
- Community development
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications through a third-party website. Prospective applicants should register on the designated platform to review guidelines and submit grant applications.
Grant Range
$1,000–$30,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in the geographical markets served by Ash Grove's operations, with documented grants to organizations in:
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Texas
- Utah
- Oregon
- Illinois
- Alabama
- Florida
- Arkansas
- Nebraska
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $13.2 million
- 2023: $13.4 million
- 2022: $13.7 million
- 2021: $12.6 million
Annual Giving:
- 2025: Over $770,000 distributed to over 100 qualifying charities
- 2024: $735,000
- 2023: $801,000
Liabilities: $0 (as of 2023)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Branford High School ($25,000), City of Louisville ($25,000), Foreman School District ($24,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADMIRAL THEATRE FOUNDATION BREMERTON, WA | ARTS AND CULTURE | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA | HEALTH SERVICES | $3,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | HEALTH SERVICES | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE FOUNDATION WESTVILLE, UT | ARTS AND CULTURE | $5,000 |
| AUSTIN DISASTER RELIEF NETWORK AUSTIN, TX | DISASTER RELIEF | $2,500 |
| BAKER CITY LIONS CHARITABLE FUND BAKER CITY, OR | CIVIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $8,000 |
| BEACON HILL PREPARATORY INSTITUTE DALLAS, TX | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| BEST FRIENDS OF BAKER INC BAKER CITY, OR | ANIMAL WELFARE | $2,500 |
| BLACK GIRLS DO ENGINEER CORPORATION HOUSTON, TX | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| BLUE RIVER ARTS COUNCIL INC CRETE, NE | ARTS AND CULTURE | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M MEADS | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 16 | — |
| D MEYER | TREASURER | 0.52 | — |
| B BLANKENSHIP | TRUSTEE | 0.31 | — |
| J MELLOR | TRUSTEE | 0.31 | — |
| P PIUCCO | TRUSTEE | 0.31 | — |
| M WOOD | TRUSTEE | 0.31 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Ash Grove Charitable Foundation distributed over $770,000 to more than 100 qualifying charities. The foundation has also supported specific community initiatives through its parent company's operations, including grants to local schools and educational programs in communities where Ash Grove plants operate.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation awards $3,000 to SparkWheelSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ash Grove Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation supports community foundations and organizations involved with: • Education • Conservation • Cancer • Crime and violence prevention • Human services • Community development • Philanthropy and voluntarism
How do I apply for a grant from Ash Grove Charitable Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $1,000–$30,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Activity:** • 2024: 116 grants totaling $735,000 • 2023: 104 grants totaling $801,000 • 2022: 100 grants totaling $757,000 • 2021: 96 grants totaling $692,000 **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications through a third-party website. Prospective applicants should register on the designated platform to review guidelines and submit grant ap…
Where does Ash Grove Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds organizations in the geographical markets served by Ash Grove's operations, with documented grants to organizations in: • Kansas • Missouri • Texas • Utah • Oregon • Illinois • Alabama • Florida • Arkansas • Nebraska
What size grants does Ash Grove Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Ash Grove Charitable Foundation awarded 106 grants totaling $719K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ash Grove Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1765963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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