Sarver Charitable Trust
Sarver Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Smith Center, Kansas. It makes charitable grants, with 2025 awards going to organizations and public entities including churches, a university foundation, cancer organizations, and a rural transportation provider.
Sarver Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Sarver Charitable Trust gave $761K across 108 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $760,612
- +27.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 108
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,043
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,200
- Total assets
- $5,562,693
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sarver Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The trust states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as “see attached.”
- Review Cycle
- See attached.
- Deadline
- See attached.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarver Charitable Trust Paul Grego
Mailing address: PO Box 12, Osborne, KS 67473
Phone: (785) 346-5445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sarver Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Osborne ($78K). Together the top 10 received $485K.
Organizations only. It also paid 70 individual scholarships ($129,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
581 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 555 grants of 581 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 9% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 108 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sarver Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $594K (2024) to $761K (2025). In 2025 it made 108 grants totaling $761K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Osborne Osborne, KS | Charitable Grant | $78,437 |
| American Cancer Society Topeka, KS | Charitable Grant | $68,542 |
| Fort Hays State University Foundati Hays, KS | Charitable Grant | $68,542 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Wichita, KS | Charitable Grant | $68,542 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Church Osborne, KS | Charitable Grant | $68,542 |
| The Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | Charitable Grant | $68,542 |
| Osborne County Treasurer Osborne, KS | Charitable Grant | $30,440 |
| New Life Church of Natoma Natoma, KS | Charitable Grant | $14,000 |
| Solomon Valley Transportation Beloit, KS | Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Christian Church of Downs Downs, KS | Charitable Grant | $9,500 |
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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 | $5,562,693 | $404,984 | $884,747 | $760,612 | 108 | $791,451 | $306,706 | $641,048 |
| 2024 | $6,040,788 | $374,623 | $705,845 | $594,481 | 113 | $623,796 | $284,196 | $720,932 |
| 2023 | $6,374,192 | $300,838 | $726,710 | $620,902 | 123 | $648,861 | $284,632 | $622,906 |
| 2022 | $6,803,235 | $178,778 | $835,418 | $703,615 | 120 | $732,527 | $291,927 | $655,534 |
| 2021 | $7,462,125 | $750,485 | $823,810 | $686,554 | 117 | $718,170 | $631,769 | $729,698 |
| 2020 | $7,548,528 | $435,339 | $852,888 | $728,872 | 121 | — | $328,141 | $722,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarver Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $641K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable recipients, including religious organizations, educational institutions, cancer organizations, and community services. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Solomon Valley Transportation describes its mission as providing transportation for rural residents without access to public transportation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 108 grants totaling $760,612. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $78,437, with a median of $2,200. Among the largest awards were $78,437 to the City of Osborne; $68,542 each to the American Cancer Society, Fort Hays State University Foundation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, and The Salvation Army; and $30,440 to the Osborne County Treasurer. Solomon Valley Transportation received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists The Peoples Bank as an officer. Board members listed are Pete Bohm, George Eakin, Paul S. Gregory, Lance R. Wolters, and Kim L. Moore.
Sarver Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Peoples Bank
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$55K (2020) → $53K (2025)
George Eakin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lance R. Wolters
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul S. Gregory
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pete Bohm
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim L. Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melvin Wilcoxson (2020–2023) — Board Member
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 $53K, to The Peoples Bank (Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Sarver Charitable Trust
How much does Sarver Charitable Trust give each year?
Sarver Charitable Trust gave $761K across 108 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $594K across 113 grants.
What is Sarver Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Sarver Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,200, and its average grant was $7,043, across 108 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sarver Charitable Trust give grants?
Sarver Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Osborne, KS (16 grants), Downs, KS (8 grants), Alton, KS (4 grants) and Natoma, KS (3 grants).
Does Sarver Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 108 grants with a stated purpose on Sarver Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (70 grants) and "Charitable Grant" (37 grants).
Who are Sarver Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Sarver Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include City of Osborne ($78,437), American Cancer Society ($68,542) and Fort Hays State University Foundati ($68,542), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 70 individual scholarships ($129,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sarver Charitable Trust?
Sarver Charitable Trust reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $791K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $641K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sarver Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable recipients, including religious organizations, educational institutions, cancer organizations, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sarver Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sarver Charitable Trust's EIN?
Sarver Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6298990. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
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