Goebel Family-star Lumber Charitable Trust
The Goebel Family-Star Lumber Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Wichita, Kansas. It operates as the charitable giving vehicle for Star Lumber, a company with over 85 years of history in the region. The trust administers corporate charitable funding to support nonprofits that benefit the community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$767K
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
53
-29.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+43.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved in:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Medical centers and healthcare
- Animal welfare
- Human services
- Catholicism
Grantmaking
The trust made 52 grants in 2024, with recent notable awards including:
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Kansas
- Oklahoma
- Louisiana
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $2,712,332
- Total revenues: $505,911
- Total expenses: $792,817
- Total giving: $766,871
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $3,000,000
- Total revenues: $842,000
- Total expenses: $775,000
Funding Sources:
- Grants and contributions: $341,003 (2024)
- Investment income and dividends: $66,978 (2024)
- Net gains from asset sales: $97,930 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,712,332 | $2,999,238 | $2,932,035 |
| Revenue | $505,911 | $842,346 | $1,607,393 |
| Expenses | $792,817 | $775,143 | $400,403 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $766,871 | $785,173 | $390,678 |
| Net Investment Income | $146,118 | $35,207 | $266,320 |
| Distributable Amount | $135,208 | $126,140 | $89,155 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Kempkes | Trustee | — | — |
| Curtis Goebel | Trustee | — | — |
| Jennifer L Stephens | Treasurer | — | — |
| Jacqueline A Jolly | Trustee | — | — |
| Sam Goebel | Trustee | — | — |
| Kathy Ewertz | Trustee | — | — |
| Kelley Decesaro | Trustee | — | — |
| Gretchen Sharp | Trustee | — | — |
| Matthew Goebel | Trustee | — | — |
| Chad Mohr | Trustee | — | — |
| Robert Sharp | Trustee | — | — |
| Mattie Sharp | Trustee | — | — |
| Kathy Robben | Trustee | — | — |
| Jamie Coyne | Trustee | — | — |
| Ali Justice | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 7712, Wichita, KS 67277-7712
Phone: 316-942-2221
Website: www.starlumber.com/starlumbercharitabletrust
EIN: 48-1065296
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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