Stewart Charitable Trust
Stewart Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Wellington, Kansas. It made 24 grants totaling $158,550 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations in Kansas.
Stewart Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Stewart Charitable Trust gave $159K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,550
- +890.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,606
- +271.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,197,117
- +21692.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stewart Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2, Wellington, KS 67152
Phone: (620) 326-3309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stewart Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wellington Humane Society Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 63 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stewart Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 561% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $159K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Humane Society Inc Wellington, KS | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Wellington Methodist Church Wellington, KS | Capital Improvements | $40,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc Lawrence, KS | Danforth Chapel Maintenance | $15,000 |
| Botanica Wichita Wichita, KS | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Wellington Community Foundation Inc Wellington, KS | General Fund | $7,000 |
| LMH Health Foundation Lawrence, KS | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc Lawrence, KS | Museum of Art | $4,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc Lawrence, KS | Fine Arts - Musical Inst Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Wellington High School Wellington, KS | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc Lawrence, KS | Kansas School of Business | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,197,117 | $3,352,924 | $170,478 | $158,550 | 24 | $158,550 | $51,934 | $135,331 |
| 2024 | $14,671 | $14,198 | $18,721 | $16,000 | 9 | $16,000 | $11,551 | $962 |
| 2023 | $19,194 | $7,448 | $26,196 | $24,000 | 10 | $24,000 | $5,308 | $1,846 |
| 2022 | $37,942 | $8,993 | $26,250 | $24,000 | 10 | $24,000 | $6,743 | $3,240 |
| 2021 | $55,199 | $11,385 | $26,239 | $24,000 | 10 | $24,000 | $9,146 | $4,421 |
| 2020 | $70,053 | $6,585 | $26,410 | $24,000 | 10 | — | $4,175 | $4,547 |
| 2019 | $89,878 | $4,229 | $26,265 | $24,000 | 10 | — | $1,964 | $5,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stewart Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $135K 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 organizations with varied purposes. For example, Wellington Humane Society says its mission is to provide spay and neuter assistance, shelter for abandoned animals, and animal adoption services. Lawrence Humane Society says it provides shelter, care, and advocacy for homeless and abused animals, and resources for pets and people in the community. Futures Unlimited says it provides support and early intervention programs to persons with disabilities. LMH Health Foundation says it inspires community and philanthropic support to strengthen LMH Health as a partner for lifelong health.
Other 2025 grants supported capital improvements at Wellington Methodist Church, Danforth Chapel maintenance and arts-related programs at the University of Kansas, and scholarships at Wellington High School.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 24 grants totaling $158,550. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest awards included $50,000 to Wellington Humane Society for its general fund, $40,000 to Wellington Methodist Church for capital improvements, $15,000 to Kansas University Endowment Association for Danforth Chapel maintenance, and $10,000 to Botanica Wichita for its general fund. Other grants included $7,000 to Wellington Community Foundation, $5,000 to LMH Health Foundation, and $4,000 to Wellington High School for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda B. Stewart, Cathy J. McMillan, and Dru S. Fritzel as co-trustees.
Stewart Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda B. Stewart
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy J. McMillan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dru S. Fritzel
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John T. Stewart III (2019–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Stewart Charitable Trust
How much does Stewart Charitable Trust give each year?
Stewart Charitable Trust gave $159K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 9 grants.
What is Stewart Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Stewart Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,606, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stewart Charitable Trust give grants?
Stewart Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, KS (12 grants), Wellington, KS (9 grants) and Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does Stewart Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 42% of Stewart Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stewart Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Stewart Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Wellington Humane Society Inc ($50,000), Wellington Methodist Church ($40,000) and Kansas Univ Endowment Assoc ($34,000 across 11 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stewart Charitable Trust?
Stewart Charitable Trust reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stewart Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Wellington Humane Society says its mission is to provide spay and neuter assistance, shelter for abandoned animals, and animal adoption services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stewart Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Stewart Charitable Trust's EIN?
Stewart Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1146613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Stewart Charitable Trust 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Stewart Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stewart-charitable-trust-morg_733b15f123ba4de38158d3f80539bd3e
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