Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation
The Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation is a private foundation based in Manhattan, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports $63,000 in grants to 10 organizations, with the largest grant going to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.
Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation at a glance
In short: Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation gave $63K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,000
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,300
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $1,067,519
- -20.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 117 N Delaware Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502-3911
Phone: (785) 776-3624
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Manhattan Community Foundation ($34K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant listing shows that 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 10% to Washington, and 5% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $72K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Manhattan, KS | Unrestricted | $33,500 |
| World Vision South Federal Way, WA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Flint Hills Breadbasket Manhattan, KS | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Public Station KPTS Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Public Television KTWU Topeka, KS | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| United Way Manhattan, KS | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Public Station SHPTV Bunker Hill, KS | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Manhattan Arts Center Manhattan, KS | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shepherds Crossing Manhattan, KS | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,067,519 | $-204,584 | $75,923 | $63,000 | 10 | $63,000 | $30,332 | $67,110 |
| 2023 | $1,348,026 | $382,682 | $69,040 | $67,000 | 11 | $67,000 | $380,642 | $60,758 |
| 2022 | $1,034,384 | $21,451 | $61,859 | $60,000 | 11 | $60,000 | $13,121 | $64,096 |
| 2021 | $1,074,792 | $426,091 | $73,454 | $72,000 | 13 | $72,003 | $61,380 | $57,815 |
| 2020 | $722,155 | $140,567 | $45,725 | $45,100 | 11 | — | $15,407 | $39,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a community foundation, humanitarian and social-service organizations, public television and radio stations, and an arts center. The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation describes its mission as enhancing quality of life in the greater Manhattan area through charitable giving, endowment building, fund management, and grants, awards, and scholarships. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide to address poverty and injustice. Shepherd’s Crossing says its mission is to provide compassionate assistance, including a listening ear and financial support, to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $63,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $33,500, with a median grant of $3,250. Its largest award was $33,500 to the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. Other notable grants were $6,000 to World Vision, $4,000 to Flint Hills Breadbasket, and $3,500 each to Public Station KPTS and Public Television KTWU. All listed 2024 grants were described as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists GM Stunkel as president, Carlton F. Stunkel as treasurer, and Julia C. Stunkel as secretary.
Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation is led by Gm Stunkel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gm Stunkel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlton F. Stunkel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia C. Stunkel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation
How much does Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation give each year?
Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation gave $63K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $67K across 11 grants.
What is Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation's typical grant size?
Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $6,300, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation give grants?
Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manhattan, KS (5 grants).
Does Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation's largest grantees?
Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Manhattan Community Foundation ($33,500), World Vision ($6,000) and Flint Hills Breadbasket ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation?
Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a community foundation, humanitarian and social-service organizations, public television and radio stations, and an arts center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation's EIN?
Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1252848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edith Leverenz Stunkel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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