First National Bank Charitable Trust
First National Bank Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Goodland, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $57,500, with grant purposes listed as community service and education.
First National Bank Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: First National Bank Charitable Trust gave $58K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,500
- +138.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,792
- +178.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $780,091
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to First National Bank Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts requests by letter detailing the purpose, need, and current financial condition. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Debra Martin Fnb Bank Po Box 570
Mailing address: 202 E 11Th St, Goodland, KS 67735
Phone: (785) 890-2000
Email: deb@fnb.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First National Bank Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodland USD 352 ($21K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 2% to Wyoming, and 2% to Missouri. The listed percentages total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How First National Bank Charitable Trust gives
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 975% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $318K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodland USD 352 Goodland, KS | Community Service | $20,511 |
| Sherman County Community Foundation Goodland, KS | Community Service | $15,000 |
| NWKS Area Vocational Technical Scho Goodland, KS | Community Service | $6,000 |
| Sherman County Community Service Goodland, KS | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Livewell Northwest Kansas Inc Colby, KS | Community Service | $2,500 |
| Goodland Arts Council Inc Goodland, KS | Community Service | $2,000 |
| Sherman County Community Developmen Goodland, KS | Community Service | $1,500 |
| Nwksdff Goodland, KS | Community Service | $1,489 |
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | Education | $1,000 |
| Colby Community College Colby, KS | Education | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $780,091 | $44,092 | $66,446 | $57,500 | 12 | $57,500 | $43,592 | $40,358 |
| 2024 | $802,071 | $41,777 | $50,520 | $24,135 | 14 | $42,250 | $41,277 | $42,265 |
| 2023 | $810,814 | $31,497 | $47,696 | $39,500 | 11 | $39,500 | $27,720 | $43,286 |
| 2022 | $827,013 | $638,743 | $6,660 | $5,350 | 6 | $5,350 | $9,264 | $27,919 |
| 2021 | $194,930 | $5,648 | $5,000 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $3,998 | $12,313 |
| 2020 | $194,282 | $10,457 | $327,149 | $318,349 | 5 | — | $21,290 | $18,334 |
| 2019 | $631,365 | $34,656 | $44,166 | $29,151 | 5 | — | $33,808 | $26,823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First National Bank Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, community foundations, and community-service organizations. Livewell Northwest Kansas Inc., a 2025 grantee, describes its own mission as “Working to make Northwest Kansas a healthier place for all to live, work and play.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $57,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,511, with a median of $1,750. The largest grants included $20,511 to Goodland USD 352, $15,000 to Sherman County Community Foundation, and $6,000 to NWKS Area Vocational Technical School. Other grants included $5,000 to Sherman County Community Service, $2,500 to Livewell Northwest Kansas Inc., and $2,000 to Goodland Arts Council Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
FNB Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
First National Bank Charitable Trust's only listed officer is FNB Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
FNB Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $7K, to FNB Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about First National Bank Charitable Trust
How much does First National Bank Charitable Trust give each year?
First National Bank Charitable Trust gave $58K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 14 grants.
What is First National Bank Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
First National Bank Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $4,792, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does First National Bank Charitable Trust give grants?
First National Bank Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goodland, KS (7 grants) and Colby, KS (2 grants).
Does First National Bank Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on First National Bank Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (8 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are First National Bank Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
First National Bank Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Goodland USD 352 ($20,511), Sherman County Community Foundation ($15,000) and NWKS Area Vocational Technical Scho ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First National Bank Charitable Trust?
First National Bank Charitable Trust reported $780K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does First National Bank Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, community foundations, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First National Bank Charitable Trust?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is First National Bank Charitable Trust's EIN?
First National Bank Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6133921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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