Dechant Foundation
To support the Roman Catholic Church of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, Kansas, in strict conformity with and subject to the laws and disciplines of the Roman Catholic Church.
Dechant Foundation at a glance
In short: Dechant Foundation reported $358K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $357,764 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $8,464,761
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $563,186
- -51.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $147,191
- -70.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $817,130
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dechant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2023) to $379K (2021). In 2025 it reported $358K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese of Dodge City Dodge City, KS | Support of priests. Young adult and pastoral ministries. | $97,560 |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic School Dodge City, KS | Faith Formation Grant | $24,964 |
| Holy Family Catholic School Great Bend, KS | Faith Formation Grant | $22,966 |
| St Dominic Catholic School Garden City, KS | Faith Formation Grant | $17,517 |
| St Mary Catholic School Garden City, KS | Faith Formation Grant | $15,655 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Ellinwood, KS | Faith Formation Grant | $7,447 |
Ready to take the next step with Dechant Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,464,761 | $563,186 | $817,130 | $357,764 | Total only | $147,191 |
| 2024 | $8,157,435 | $1,152,603 | $789,731 | $376,051 | Total only | $505,293 |
| 2023 | $7,775,604 | $336,777 | $1,100,810 | $186,109 | 6 | $190,704 |
| 2022 | $7,821,086 | $576,600 | $1,094,371 | $235,005 | 5 | $487,684 |
| 2021 | $9,603,646 | $766,885 | $1,275,518 | $378,759 | 10 | $553,018 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Dechant Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dechant Foundation is a public charity, based in Dodge City, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $358K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $147K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dechant Foundation is led by Ann Kuhlman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Kuhlman
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Georgina Paz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$66K (2024) → $69K (2025)
John Brungardt
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$33K (2024) → $33K (2025)
Theresa Tate
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$94K (2024) → $100K (2025)
John Hagood
Director
President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sr Janice Grochowsky
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Stoecklein
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mason Eck
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Gary Gold
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tom Locker
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stacy Terwilliger
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Julie Haas (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Ronald Gilmore (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Stremel (2021–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Matilda Scheurer (2021) — Director
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Theresa Tate (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dechant Foundation
How much does Dechant Foundation give each year?
Dechant Foundation reported $358K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $376K in grants paid.
How large is Dechant Foundation?
Dechant Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $563K.
Where does Dechant Foundation operate?
Dechant Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Dechant Foundation's EIN?
Dechant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0961584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Other open foundation grants in Kansas
Kansas Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Dechant Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Catholic Social Service Endowment Fund
Dodge City, KS
To provide operational support for Catholic Social Services, a non-profit organization providing adoption, counseling and social care for individuals.
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$30K
Reintjes Foundation
Mission, KS
Assets
$104K
Grants
2
Total Given
$50K
Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Kansas City, MO
The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation supports education, healthcare, social services, arts, Jewish community organizations, and efforts to improve financial security and quality of life in greater Kansas City. Its 2024 filing reported two grants totaling about $28 million, but the listed amounts are unusual and may not reflect a typical award. It accepts funding inquiries, while applications are by invitation.
Assets
$650.5M
Grants
2
Total Given
$28.0M
United Way of Dodge City Inc
Dodge City, KS
Raising funds for not for profit agencies to advance the common good by focusing on improving education, helping others achieve financial stability, and promoting healthy lives.
Assets
$353K
Grants
4
Total Given
$25K
American Immigration Council
Washington, DC
The American Immigration Council funds immigrant-rights, legal-access, and community-inclusion work, including Gateways for Growth and pro bono legal support. Its 2024 grants ranged from $19,000 to $45,000, with a median of $27,000, for work in several U.S. states; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$13.7M
Grants
5
Total Given
$145K
Louis W Baehr and Dolpha Baehr
Paola, KS
The foundation supports Kansas nonprofits in areas including housing, education, health and hospice care, public safety, and food assistance. Its 2026 grants ranged from $2,014 to $56,696, with a median of $7,500; it accepts requests from eligible 501(c)(3) public charities, which must be received before March 1 each year.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
21
Total Given
$247K
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 Dechant Foundation'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.
Dechant Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?