Independence Charitable Trust
Receive donations for purpose of making grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Independence Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Independence Charitable Trust gave $194K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $194K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $194,000
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $194,000
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $194,000
- Total assets
- $6,212,179
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Independence Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kansas Legal Services Inc ($194K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Independence Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2021) to $208K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Legal Services Inc Topeka, KS | Assist Low Income Persons' Legal Needs. | $194,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,212,179 | $738,766 | $202,919 | $194,000 | 1 | $245,591 |
| 2023 | $5,434,079 | $110,293 | $215,150 | $207,560 | 1 | $103,903 |
| 2022 | $5,066,780 | $-320,819 | $210,626 | $202,700 | 1 | $43,345 |
| 2021 | $6,365,070 | $222,118 | $189,853 | $181,269 | 1 | $96,029 |
| 2020 | $5,814,755 | $966,832 | $191,485 | $183,132 | 2 | $126,614 |
About Independence Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Independence Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Lawrence, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $194K. Net investment income was $246K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Independence Charitable Trust is led by Jacob Hodge, Midland President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Hodge
Midland President & CEO
Trustee → Midland President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mel J. Sauer Jr.
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger L. McCollister
Midland Board Chair
CEO → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Midland Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald A. Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn M. Harp
Trustee
Executive Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Lennen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fredrickson
Midland CFO
Chief Financial Officer → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Midland CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.6 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 Independence Charitable Trust
How much does Independence Charitable Trust give each year?
Independence Charitable Trust gave $194K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $208K across 1 grant.
How large is Independence Charitable Trust?
Independence Charitable Trust reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $739K.
Where does Independence Charitable Trust operate?
Independence Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Independence Charitable Trust's EIN?
Independence Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1172055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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