Dondlinger Foundation Inc
Dondlinger Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $428K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $11K.
Dondlinger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dondlinger Foundation Inc gave $36K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $36,000
- +80.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +140.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $428,383
- -5.7% 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 Dondlinger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Catholic Diocese of Wichita ($10K). Together the top 6 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dondlinger Foundation Inc gives
- In 2026 it paid out 168% 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $36K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita Wichita, KS | General Support | $10,000 |
| Guadalupe Clinic Wichita, KS | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mark Arts Wichita, KS | General Support | $7,500 |
| Vagabond Mission Wichita, KS | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Colwich, KS | General Support | $2,000 |
| Casting Nets Ministries Inc Wichita, KS | General 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $428,383 | $11,278 | $36,974 | $36,000 | 6 | $36,974 | $11,278 | $21,954 |
| 2025 | $454,079 | $16,146 | $21,081 | $20,000 | 8 | $21,081 | $16,146 | $22,442 |
| 2024 | $459,014 | $18,039 | $20,866 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,866 | $18,039 | $22,209 |
| 2023 | $461,841 | $5,435 | $818 | — | — | $818 | $5,435 | $22,512 |
| 2022 | $457,224 | $2,050 | $26,853 | $26,000 | 4 | $26,853 | $2,050 | $23,625 |
| 2021 | $482,027 | $4,499 | $961 | — | — | — | $4,499 | $23,604 |
| 2020 | $478,489 | $8,572 | $897 | — | — | — | $8,572 | $23,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dondlinger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dondlinger Foundation Inc is led by Thomas E. Dondlinger, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thomas E. Dondlinger
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. Dondlinger
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Dondlinger Foundation Inc
How much does Dondlinger Foundation Inc give each year?
Dondlinger Foundation Inc gave $36K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is Dondlinger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dondlinger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $6,250, and its average grant was $6,000, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dondlinger Foundation Inc give grants?
Dondlinger Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (5 grants).
Does Dondlinger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dondlinger Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dondlinger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dondlinger Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Catholic Diocese of Wichita ($10,000), Guadalupe Clinic ($10,000) and Mark Arts ($7,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dondlinger Foundation Inc?
Dondlinger Foundation Inc reported $428K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dondlinger Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dondlinger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0698333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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