McCune & Middlekauff Foundation
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation is a private foundation based in Salina, Kansas. It distributes funds to tax-exempt organizations and charitable pursuits, with stated emphasis or preference for those in Salina and Saline County.
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation at a glance
In short: McCune & Middlekauff Foundation gave $1.5M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Kansas. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,474,162
- +105.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,139
- +105.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,008,721
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (12 of 26, 2025)
- 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 McCune & Middlekauff Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request to McCune Middlekauff Foundation. The board reviews requests and determines which organizations receive distributions and when. The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligible recipients are tax-exempt organizations or charitable pursuits within the stated purposes. For scholarship-earmarked grants, the educational organization selects the recipient students; the filing states there are no limitations based on race, employment status, or family relationship of the prospective recipient.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadline.
- Deadline
- No submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mccune Middlekauff Foundation
Mailing address: 119 W Iron Ave, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 827-7251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McCune & Middlekauff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salina Presbyterian Manor ($522K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 154 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states a preference for organizations located in Salina and Saline County, Kansas. All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McCune & Middlekauff Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 26 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $60K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 $717K (2024) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salina Health Education Foundation Salina, KS | Building Campaign | $500,000 |
| Salina Presbyterian Manor Salina, KS | Building Fund | $500,000 |
| Unified School District 305 Salina, KS | Eager Readers Program | $81,187 |
| Salina Regional Health Foundation Salina, KS | Playground and Park Maintenance - Olivia's Park | $50,000 |
| Stiefel Theatre For The Performing Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $40,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Salina, KS | Stewardship Campaign | $35,000 |
| Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross of Kansas Salina, KS | Disaster Relief | $25,000 |
| Salina Grace Foundation Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $25,000 |
| Salina Community Theatre Foundation Salina, KS | Operating Budget Assistance | $25,000 |
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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 | $17,008,721 | $2,543,381 | $1,700,112 | $1,474,162 | 30 | $1,539,862 | $2,398,333 | $1,798,197 |
| 2024 | $16,165,452 | $1,395,645 | $884,264 | $717,319 | 30 | $760,519 | $1,290,291 | $1,057,229 |
| 2023 | $10,012,418 | $1,079,516 | $1,112,485 | $977,612 | 31 | $1,021,412 | $988,745 | $755,401 |
| 2022 | $10,045,387 | $1,357,958 | $1,020,720 | $856,085 | 33 | $897,148 | $1,255,558 | $1,022,180 |
| 2021 | $9,708,149 | $1,072,744 | $864,852 | $731,826 | 30 | — | $986,293 | $897,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCune & Middlekauff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its grantmaking statement describes support for school-age children and for religious, charitable, educational, or scientific organizations and pursuits. It also notes that some grants to educational organizations may be earmarked for scholarships, with recipient-student selection made by the educational organization.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of activities. Salina Health Education Foundation says it serves the community at the intersection of compassionate healthcare and professional education. Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation describes its work as wildlife conservation and interactive educational experiences. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina says it provides professionally supported one-to-one relationships for children facing adversity. Other grantees include health, arts, theatre, shelter, and basic-needs organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $1,474,162. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest awards included $500,000 each to Salina Health Education Foundation for a building campaign and Salina Presbyterian Manor for its building fund. Other notable grants were $81,187 to Unified School District 305 for its Eager Readers Program; $50,000 to Salina Regional Health Foundation for playground and park maintenance at Olivia’s Park; and $40,000 to Stiefel Theatre for the Performing for operating budget assistance. The foundation also awarded $35,000 to First Presbyterian Church for a stewardship campaign and $35,000 to Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation for operating budget assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sidney A. Reitz as president, Susan N. Reitz as secretary, Blake E. Wilson as vice president, and Cara N. Payne as treasurer.
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation is led by Sidney A Reitz, President on every filing since 2021; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sidney A Reitz
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $34K (2025)
Susan N Reitz
Secretary
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $34K (2025)
Blake E Wilson
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Cara N Payne
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
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 $34K, to Sidney A Reitz (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McCune & Middlekauff Foundation
How much does McCune & Middlekauff Foundation give each year?
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation gave $1.5M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $717K across 30 grants.
What is McCune & Middlekauff Foundation's typical grant size?
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $49,139, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCune & Middlekauff Foundation that year got $60K on average.
Where does McCune & Middlekauff Foundation give grants?
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation 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 Salina, KS (27 grants).
Does McCune & Middlekauff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of McCune & Middlekauff Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are McCune & Middlekauff Foundation's largest grantees?
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Salina Presbyterian Manor ($522,000 across 2 grants), Salina Health Education Foundation ($500,000) and Unified School District 305 ($81,187), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McCune & Middlekauff Foundation?
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 McCune & Middlekauff Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its grantmaking statement describes support for school-age children and for religious, charitable, educational, or scientific organizations and pursuits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCune & Middlekauff Foundation?
Submit a written request to McCune Middlekauff Foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McCune & Middlekauff Foundation's EIN?
McCune & Middlekauff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1164218. 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.
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Grantable. (2026). McCune & Middlekauff Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mccune-and-middlekauff-foundation-morg_644a4192255046e08cbcd22fab7f178d
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