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
—
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)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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