Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust
The Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for underserved and disadvantaged populations, with a stated focus on organizations serving residents of East Central Kansas.
Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust gave $6.2M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $160K), mostly in Kansas. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,220,800
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $159,508
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,208
- Total assets
- $102,299,396
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (82% 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 Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to an online application and materials process through Bank of America’s philanthropic grant search. The filing also states that 86% of grants are paid to preselected qualified charities named in the governing document; the trustee selects the other 14%, with preferences for organizations.
- Review Cycle
- April 30.
- Deadline
- April 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Anthony Twyman - Bank Of America N
Mailing address: PO Box 219119, Kansas City, MO 64121-9119
Phone: (816) 292-4342
Email: mo.philanthropic@bofa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust
Who Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Capper Foundation ($622K). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 193 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s grant program is described as serving East Central Kansas residents. In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to Kansas recipients, 10% to Texas, 5% to Colorado, 2% to Missouri, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 39 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $75K; repeat grants $189K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $4.8M (2023) to $6.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Capper Foundation Topeka, KS | Unrestricted General | $622,080 |
| Stormont Vail Foundation Topeka, KS | Unrestricted General | $622,080 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Amarillo, TX | Unrestricted General | $622,080 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Topeka Topeka, KS | Unrestricted General | $331,040 |
| Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Wichita, KS | Unrestricted General | $311,040 |
| Salvation Army of Topeka Topeka, KS | Unrestricted General | $311,040 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Jayhawk Council Topeka, KS | Unrestricted General | $311,040 |
| University of St Mary's Leavenworth, KS | Unrestricted General | $311,040 |
| Kansas 4-H Foundation (KS State Univ) Manhattan, KS | Unrestricted General | $311,040 |
| United Methodist Youthville Inc Wichita, KS | Unrestricted General | $311,040 |
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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 | $102,299,396 | $9,691,880 | $7,222,024 | $6,220,800 | 39 | $6,439,741 | $8,959,776 | $6,295,967 |
| 2024 | $99,406,106 | $6,699,347 | $7,304,837 | $6,300,719 | 42 | $6,514,753 | $5,908,031 | $5,825,381 |
| 2023 | $98,476,739 | $-1,537,741 | $5,736,207 | $4,841,468 | 31 | $5,042,977 | $2,757,177 | $5,622,421 |
| 2022 | $103,099,987 | $14,866,426 | $6,767,966 | $5,422,894 | 40 | $5,643,311 | $13,954,051 | $5,718,360 |
| 2021 | $106,898,759 | $20,993,547 | $5,829,079 | $4,943,424 | 41 | — | $20,426,870 | $5,788,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $6.3M 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
The Trust’s stated mission is to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for underserved and disadvantaged populations. Its grant program considers general operating, program, and capital support; capital requests should meet a compelling community need and offer broad social benefit.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of services. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch describes its work as providing professional programs and services in a Christ-centered atmosphere to strengthen families and support children’s development. The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center says it enhances children’s lives and enriches the communities it serves. Harvesters – The Community Food Network describes its work as improving equitable access to nutritious food and addressing hunger. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the Trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust awarded 39 grants totaling $6,220,800. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $622,080, with a median of $62,208. Its largest listed awards were $622,080 each to The Capper Foundation, Stormont Vail Foundation, and Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. Other large awards included $331,040 to Boys and Girls Club of Topeka and $311,040 each to Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Salvation Army of Topeka, and several other Kansas organizations.
The Trust’s grant-program listing gives an award range of $500–$125,000 and describes grants as one year in duration. This differs from the amounts in its 2025 filing, which includes awards above that range.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$548K (2022) → $544K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
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 $544K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust
How much does Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust give each year?
Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust gave $6.2M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.3M across 42 grants.
What is Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $62,208, and its average grant was $159,508, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust that year got $75K on average.
Where does Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust give grants?
Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Topeka, KS (13 grants), Wichita, KS (5 grants), Emporia, KS (3 grants) and Lawrence, KS (3 grants).
Does Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Capper Foundation ($622,080), Stormont Vail Foundation ($622,080) and Cal Farley's Boys Ranch ($622,080), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust?
Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust reported $102.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust fund?
The Trust’s stated mission is to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for underserved and disadvantaged populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust?
The 2024 filing says 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 Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust's EIN?
Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7276551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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