Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation CO Charles E Wetzler - Trustee

LEAWOOD, KS EIN: 26-6095573

The Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation is a private foundation based in Leawood, Kansas. Established in 2009, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$95.6M

+10.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.1M

+14.8% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3.1M

+14.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose relates to IRC Section 103 tax-exempt interest. Its grantmaking focuses on:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates from Leawood, Kansas and supports organizations within its service area.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

AlexandriaGladstoneIndependenceKansas CityLacygneLawrenceLeawoodLees SummitLenexaLibertyMissionOlatheOverland ParkPrairie VillageSouthlakeStilwellTopeka

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $95,591,405
  • Total Revenues: $9,256,378
  • Total Expenses: $4,451,692
  • Total Giving: $3,220,220

Revenue Breakdown (2024):

  • Grants and Contributions: $6,025,486
  • Investment Income and Dividends: $2,460,250
  • Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $769,089
  • Miscellaneous Revenues: $1,553

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$3M$6M$9M$12M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$95,591,405$86,336,660$73,762,358
Revenue$9,256,378$8,491,522$9,351,283
Expenses$4,451,692$4,010,898$4,541,182
Qualifying Distributions$3,749,878$3,217,657$3,850,224
Net Investment Income$2,453,181$1,797,800$2,650,601
Distributable Amount$4,411,724$3,744,866$3,495,141

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$835K$2M$3M$3M50 grants202054 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT$3.1M

Grant Size Distribution

103 grants across all recorded years

65<$50K27$50–100K7$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M3$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Charles E Wetzler serves as Trustee of the foundation. Additional trustees include Mark O Rosenau and George McGrew.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Contact Information

Address: 4501 W 135th Street, Leawood, KS 66224-8723

Telephone: 913-814-3830

EIN: 26-6095573

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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