Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling is a private foundation based in Hays, Kansas. In 2025, it made grants to organizations in Kansas, including recipients in Hays and Salina.
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling at a glance
In short: Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling gave $768K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Kansas. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $768,000
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,000
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $41,500
- Total assets
- $10,562,339
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Contact Gary Schmeidler, Trustee. The application should include the name of the applicant requesting the grant or contribution and the purpose of the contribution. Priority is given to applicants from the Ellis County, Kansas area.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines exist.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines exist.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary Schmeidler Trustee
Mailing address: 209 E 13Th St, Hays, KS 67601
Phone: (785) 628-8238
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas More Prep-Marian High ($300K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $768K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 37 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that priority is given to applicants from the Ellis County, Kansas area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) 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. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $42K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $530K (2023) to $768K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $768K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas More Prep-Marian High Hays, KS | Ace Auction Fundraiser Matching Funds | $250,000 |
| St Thomas More Society Hays, KS | To Aid in General Operations | $200,000 |
| Comeau Catholic Campus Center Hays, KS | To Aid in General Operations | $75,000 |
| Hays Medical Center Fdn Hays, KS | Project Fund | $50,000 |
| Thomas More Prep-Marian High Hays, KS | To Aid in General Operations | $50,000 |
| Heartland Community Foundation Hays, KS | Donor-Advised Fund | $50,000 |
| Hays Arts Council Hays, KS | To Aid in General Operations | $33,000 |
| Diocese of Salina Salina, KS | Seminarian Fund | $25,000 |
| Hays Community Theatre Inc Hays, KS | To Aid in General Operations | $15,000 |
| First Care Clinic Hays, KS | To Aid in General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,562,339 | $1,132,970 | $961,714 | $768,000 | 12 | $768,000 | $954,017 | $786,511 |
| 2024 | $10,391,083 | $945,286 | $668,747 | $573,500 | 8 | $573,500 | $857,139 | $717,417 |
| 2023 | $10,114,544 | $739,544 | $633,169 | $530,000 | 5 | $530,000 | $655,502 | $617,189 |
| 2022 | $10,008,169 | $1,174,691 | $691,717 | $587,400 | 6 | $587,400 | $1,003,261 | $627,142 |
| 2021 | $9,525,195 | $3,636,096 | $904,060 | $631,000 | 6 | — | $1,178,198 | $548,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling reported a distributable amount of $787K 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 foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations and activities including Catholic institutions, health care, arts, community philanthropy, and education. Among its grantees, Hays Arts Council describes its mission as providing cultural and fine art education to the community, schools, and university in Ellis County. First Care Clinic describes its mission as providing access to compassionate, quality care for all.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $768,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $41,500.
The largest awards included $250,000 to Thomas More Prep-Marian High for ACE auction fundraiser matching funds, $200,000 to St Thomas More Society for general operations, and $75,000 to Comeau Catholic Campus Center for general operations. Other grants included $50,000 to Hays Medical Center Foundation for a project fund, $50,000 to Thomas More Prep-Marian High for general operations, and $50,000 to Heartland Community Foundation for a donor-advised fund. Hays Arts Council received $33,000 for general operations, and First Care Clinic received $10,000 for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph A Hess, Donald F Hoffman, Dennis L Bieker, and Gary Schmeidler as trustees.
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis L. Bieker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$27K (2025)
Donald F. Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$27K (2025)
Joseph A. Hess
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$27K (2025)
Gary Schmeidler
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $27K, to Donald F Hoffman (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling
How much does Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling give each year?
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling gave $768K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $574K across 8 grants.
What is Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling's typical grant size?
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling's median grant in 2025 was $41,500, and its average grant was $64,000, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling that year got $42K on average.
Where does Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling give grants?
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hays, KS (11 grants).
Does Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling's largest grantees?
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling's largest 2025 grantees include Thomas More Prep-Marian High ($300,000 across 2 grants), St Thomas More Society ($200,000) and Comeau Catholic Campus Center ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling?
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $768K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $787K (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 Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations and activities including Catholic institutions, health care, arts, community philanthropy, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling's EIN?
Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0916752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Leo J Dreiling & Albina Dreiling accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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