McPherson Church of Christ
McPherson Church of Christ is a private foundation focused on Education, based in McPherson, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $205K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $42K.
McPherson Church of Christ at a glance
In short: McPherson Church of Christ gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,200
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,100
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,100
- Total assets
- $205,388
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who McPherson Church of Christ funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oklahoma Christian University ($12K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How McPherson Church of Christ gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| McPherson Church of Christ McPherson, KS | Charitable and Benevolence Work | $200 |
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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 | $205,388 | $45,469 | $15,652 | $12,200 | 2 | $13,425 | $42,347 | $14,991 |
| 2024 | $175,571 | $15,389 | $14,003 | $11,000 | 2 | $12,125 | $13,511 | $13,517 |
| 2023 | $174,185 | $9,012 | $13,740 | $11,100 | 1 | $12,125 | $1,897 | $11,754 |
| 2022 | $178,899 | $9,093 | $13,594 | $10,700 | 2 | $11,625 | $7,159 | $12,024 |
| 2021 | $183,414 | $29,743 | $11,693 | $9,000 | 3 | $9,000 | $26,622 | $13,535 |
| 2020 | $165,337 | $11,177 | $11,254 | $9,000 | 3 | — | $8,078 | $11,106 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McPherson Church of Christ reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McPherson Church of Christ is led by James L. Ketcherside, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James L. Ketcherside
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory M. Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnny Skelton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Christensen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Witcher (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 McPherson Church of Christ
How much does McPherson Church of Christ give each year?
McPherson Church of Christ gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
How large is McPherson Church of Christ?
McPherson Church of Christ reported $205K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 is McPherson Church of Christ?
McPherson Church of Christ is a private foundation focused on Education, based in McPherson, KS. It holds $205K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does McPherson Church of Christ operate?
McPherson Church of Christ has awarded grants in Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma.
What is McPherson Church of Christ's EIN?
McPherson Church of Christ's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6451417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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