Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust
Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Valley Center, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $152.
Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust gave $6K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,500
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,750
- +83.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $32,666
- -14.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was McPherson College ($5K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 326% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $8K (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson College McPherson, KS | Gift | $5,000 |
| Survivor 20 Wichita, KS | Gift | $500 |
Ready to take the next step with Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,666 | $152 | $5,504 | $5,500 | 2 | $5,500 | $152 | $1,688 |
| 2025 | $38,018 | $305 | $6,009 | $6,000 | 4 | $6,000 | $305 | $2,025 |
| 2024 | $43,722 | $620 | $5,502 | $5,500 | 2 | $5,500 | $620 | $2,258 |
| 2023 | $48,604 | $165 | $5,701 | $5,700 | 3 | $5,700 | $165 | $2,497 |
| 2022 | $54,140 | $99 | $7,063 | $6,700 | 6 | $6,700 | $99 | $2,892 |
| 2021 | $61,104 | $188 | $7,504 | $7,500 | 6 | — | $188 | $3,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeanne Leinen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rodney E Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust
How much does Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust give each year?
Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust gave $6K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 4 grants.
How large is Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust?
Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust reported $33K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust operate?
Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Kansas, North Carolina.
What is Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust's EIN?
Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6315541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Ruth Anderson Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
8
Total Given
$75K
Yarbrough Family Foundation
Franklin, TN
The Yarbrough Family Foundation supports preselected 501(c)(3) organizations across varied charitable fields, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Tennessee and some to Florida. Its 29 grants ranged from $20 to $3.589 million, with a median of $2,500. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$28.5M
Grants
29
Total Given
$6.7M
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
Joe Lee Griffin Foundation
Birmingham, AL
The Joe Lee Griffin Foundation supports churches and charitable organizations, including cancer, children’s and family, and community groups, primarily in Alabama. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.9M
Grants
33
Total Given
$239K
Neill M Timmons Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Neill M Timmons Foundation supports varied charitable causes, including higher education, transplant-related family support, recovery services, and community initiatives. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $7,500; most funding went to South Carolina organizations, with grants also reported in several other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$11.8M
Grants
46
Total Given
$499K
The Goodman Foundation Inc
Salisbury, NC
The Goodman Foundation supports charitable organizations across varied fields, including science education, food access, animal welfare, housing, children and families, and conservation. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $58,000, with a median of $8,750; most funding went to North Carolina and Texas, with smaller amounts going to Washington, D.C., Georgia, and Connecticut. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.0M
Grants
52
Total Given
$549K
More similar funders
More Funders in Kansas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Cassity-Peterson Charitable Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?