Saint Stephen's of Kansas
Saint Stephen's of Kansas is a private foundation based in McPherson, Kansas. It reported making 10 grants totaling $325,007 in 2025, including grants to educational institutions, a community foundation, a hospital, and other organizations.
Saint Stephen's of Kansas at a glance
In short: Saint Stephen's of Kansas gave $325K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Kansas. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,007
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,501
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,541
- Total assets
- $5,152,124
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (92% 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 Saint Stephen's of Kansas
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 120 W Kansas Suite B, Mcpherson, KS 67460
Phone: (620) 241-0554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Saint Stephen's of Kansas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McPherson College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 47 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 5% to recipients in New Jersey, and 3% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Saint Stephen's of Kansas open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2025) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson College McPherson, KS | Student Center | $100,000 |
| Central Christian College McPherson, KS | Milo Addition Grant | $100,000 |
| McPherson County Community Foundati McPherson, KS | Smoky Valley Hope for Youth | $35,000 |
| Lindsborg Community Hospital Lindsborg, KS | CNA Program | $24,336 |
| USD 410 Hillsboro, KS | CTE Club & Gap Program | $22,000 |
| Tabor College Hillsboro, KS | CHUMS | $15,082 |
| St Stephen's Church Milburn, NJ | Drumming Camp | $15,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Kansas Evans Scholarship House | $10,000 |
| Tami Burkholz Ellsworth, KS | CNA Classes | $2,522 |
| The Cedar's Inc McPherson, KS | Training | $1,067 |
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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 | $5,152,124 | $366,771 | $447,768 | $325,007 | 10 | $325,007 | $251,185 | $292,584 |
| 2024 | $5,173,534 | $399,382 | $707,385 | $589,010 | 10 | $589,010 | $278,250 | $284,407 |
| 2023 | $5,474,491 | $-186,677 | $1,334,751 | $1,184,617 | 9 | $1,184,617 | — | $288,771 |
| 2022 | $6,990,006 | $-71,697 | $544,598 | $498,581 | 9 | $498,581 | $49,740 | $128,524 |
| 2021 | $6,599,386 | $249,419 | $1,193,596 | $1,080,370 | 9 | — | $136,981 | $411,996 |
| 2020 | $7,543,563 | $-18,795 | $459,251 | $347,310 | 7 | — | $86,919 | $422,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Saint Stephen's of Kansas reported a distributable amount of $293K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a student center, a college addition, youth programs, a CNA program, career and technical education, a scholarship house, and training.
Among its grantees, McPherson College describes its mission as developing whole persons through scholarship, participation, and service. Tabor College says it prepares people for a life of learning, work, and service for Christ and His kingdom. The Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies and promotes recipients’ social and educational welfare. The Cedars describes itself as a retirement community providing health and wellness services, living options, and a compassionate Christian environment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $325,007. Grant amounts ranged from $1,067 to $100,000, with a median of $18,541. Its largest grants were $100,000 to McPherson College for a student center and $100,000 to Central Christian College for a Milo addition grant. Other notable grants included $35,000 to McPherson County Community Foundation for Smoky Valley Hope for Youth, $24,336 to Lindsborg Community Hospital for a CNA program, and $22,000 to USD 410 for a CTE club and GAP program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randee Koger, Brett Reber, and Joseph Reber as trustees.
Saint Stephen's of Kansas's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett R. Reber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Joseph E. Reber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Randee Koger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Wise (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Randee Koger (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Saint Stephen's of Kansas
How much does Saint Stephen's of Kansas give each year?
Saint Stephen's of Kansas gave $325K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $589K across 10 grants.
What is Saint Stephen's of Kansas's typical grant size?
Saint Stephen's of Kansas's median grant in 2025 was $18,541, and its average grant was $32,501, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Saint Stephen's of Kansas that year got $39K on average.
Where does Saint Stephen's of Kansas give grants?
Saint Stephen's of Kansas gives mostly in Kansas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McPherson, KS (4 grants) and Hillsboro, KS (2 grants).
Does Saint Stephen's of Kansas give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Saint Stephen's of Kansas's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Saint Stephen's of Kansas's largest grantees?
Saint Stephen's of Kansas's largest 2025 grantees include McPherson College ($100,000), Central Christian College ($100,000) and McPherson County Community Foundati ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Saint Stephen's of Kansas?
Saint Stephen's of Kansas reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Saint Stephen's of Kansas fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a student center, a college addition, youth programs, a CNA program, career and technical education, a scholarship house, and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saint Stephen's of Kansas?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Saint Stephen's of Kansas's EIN?
Saint Stephen's of Kansas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2833654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Saint Stephen's of Kansas 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Saint Stephen's of Kansas funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/saint-stephen-s-of-kansas-morg_b691bffbe02c4fb4b553636f96f1c03a
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