Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio
The Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Winfield, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $1,110,850, all to recipients in Kansas.
Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio at a glance
In short: Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), mostly in Kansas. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,110,850
- +156.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,571
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $11,431,403
- +13.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2701 Cabrillo Drive, Winfield, KS 67156
Phone: (620) 222-1048
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was William Newton Healtcare Foundation ($501K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 40 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $144K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $90K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $296K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| William Newton Healtcare Foundation Winfield, KS | General | $500,850 |
| Cowley College Foundation Arkansas City, KS | Building | $200,000 |
| McPherson College McPherson, KS | Auto Restoration | $100,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| Southwestern College Winfield, KS | Parking Lot | $90,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Concordia, KS | Improvements | $50,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church Shawnee, KS | ORGAN | $25,000 |
| Salina Educational Automotive Museu Salina, KS | General | $20,000 |
| PBS of Kansas Wichita, KS | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of KS Heartland Wichita, KS | Operations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,431,403 | $2,454,614 | $1,138,532 | $1,110,850 | 12 | $1,110,850 | $1,597,350 | $535,155 |
| 2023 | $10,115,322 | $-25,007 | $455,273 | $432,783 | 6 | $432,783 | $368,406 | $477,495 |
| 2022 | $10,568,834 | $1,889,317 | $987,145 | $959,114 | 7 | $959,114 | $1,016,850 | $445,339 |
| 2021 | $9,669,434 | $2,845,430 | $815,927 | $783,363 | 7 | $783,363 | $1,566,199 | $432,716 |
| 2020 | $7,574,421 | $511,166 | $310,476 | $296,080 | 8 | — | $351,455 | $313,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $535K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for colleges, a healthcare foundation, churches, a museum, public broadcasting, the Girl Scouts, and animal welfare organizations. Grant purposes listed in the filing included building, scholarships, improvements, operations, and general support.
Cowley College Foundation says its mission is to enhance educational services provided by Cowley County Community College. McPherson College says it aims to develop whole persons through scholarship, participation, and service. Cowley County Humane Society says it promotes humane and responsible treatment of animals through shelter, care, and community education, and works to reduce the number of unwanted pets in Cowley County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $1,110,850. Grant sizes ranged from $5,000 to $500,850, with a median grant of $37,500. Notable grants included $500,850 to William Newton Healthcare Foundation for general purposes; $200,000 to Cowley College Foundation for building; $100,000 to McPherson College for auto restoration; and $100,000 to Pittsburg State University Foundation for scholarships. Southwestern College received $90,000 for a parking lot, and First United Methodist Church received $50,000 for improvements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert D. Tyler as President, Gwendolyn A. Tyler as Secretary, and Robert Tyler as Treasurer.
Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio is led by Robert D. Tyler, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert D. Tyler
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn A. Tyler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 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 Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio
How much does Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio give each year?
Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $433K across 6 grants.
What is Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio's typical grant size?
Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $92,571, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio that year got $144K on average.
Where does Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio give grants?
Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winfield, KS (4 grants) and Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio's largest grantees?
Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio's largest 2024 grantees include William Newton Healtcare Foundation ($500,850), Cowley College Foundation ($200,000) and McPherson College ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio?
Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $535K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for colleges, a healthcare foundation, churches, a museum, public broadcasting, the Girl Scouts, and animal welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio's EIN?
Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0489246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert & Gwen Tyler Charitable Foundatio accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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