Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans
Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans is a private foundation based in Dodge City, Kansas. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return: the filing says the trustee sought to consolidate the trust with a similar trust to reduce administrative overhead, the IRS approved exempt status for the Estes Evan Charitable Trust, and this trust’s assets were transferred to that new trust. The filing also says the current trustee would continue as trustee of the new trust. The trust therefore appears to have wound down as a separate entity.
Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans at a glance
In short: Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans gave $64K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), top state Kansas. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $64,101
- -76.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,410
- -76.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,827
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (45% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing also reports that the trust’s assets were transferred to the Estes Evan Charitable Trust, so these instructions should not be treated as current application guidance for the successor trust.
- Contact
Mailing address: Lu Wetmore Co-Trustee PO Box 339, Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone: (620) 789-0888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The First Christian Church ($12K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grants went to recipients in Kansas, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri, Illinois, and Georgia. Kansas accounted for 45% of grant dollars; Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Florida, and Missouri each accounted for 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2023) to $273K (2022). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The First Christian Church Minneola, KS | Operating grant | $11,655 |
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | Operating grant | $5,828 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Operating grant | $5,828 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | Operating grant | $5,828 |
| Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation Wichita, KS | Operating grant | $5,827 |
| Christian Evangelizers Association AKA Revival Fires Branson West, MO | Operating grant | $5,827 |
| Heartspring FKA Institute of Logopedics Wichita, KS | Operating grant | $5,827 |
| Manhattan Bible College Manhattan, KS | Operating grant | $5,827 |
| Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | Operating grant | $5,827 |
| The Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Operating grant | $5,827 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $64,101 | $64,101 | 10 | $64,101 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,371,664 | $523,009 | $397,778 | $272,547 | 10 | $282,271 | $407,218 | $201,228 |
| 2021 | $1,271,160 | $410,880 | $387,039 | $246,852 | 10 | $254,946 | $295,777 | $147,648 |
| 2020 | $1,248,650 | $345,028 | $226,594 | $150,369 | 10 | — | $280,241 | $138,648 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations with varied missions. The American Bible Society describes its mission as making the Bible available in understandable and affordable languages and formats. The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation says it provides customized services, supports, and technologies to people with disabilities, emphasizing employment and training to support economic and personal independence. The Arthritis Foundation says it pursues a cure for arthritis and provides resources, science, advocacy, and community connections.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $64,101. Grant amounts ranged from $5,827 to $11,655, with a median of $5,827. The largest listed grant was $11,655 to The First Christian Church in Minneola, Kansas, for operating support. Other listed grants included $5,828 each to the American Bible Society and the American Cancer Society, and $5,827 each to the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, Christian Evangelizers Association (also known as Revival Fires), Heartspring (formerly the Institute of Logopedics), Manhattan Bible College, the Salvation Army, and the Arthritis Foundation; each was listed as an operating grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lu Ann Wetmore was listed as trustee on the 2023 filing. The filing says the current trustee would continue as trustee of the Estes Evan Charitable Trust.
Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans is led by Lu Ann Wetmore, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lu Ann Wetmore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: VE Chance (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $25K, to Lu Ann Wetmore (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans
How much does Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans give each year?
Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans gave $64K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $273K across 10 grants.
What is Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans's typical grant size?
Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans's median grant in 2023 was $5,827, and its average grant was $6,410, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans give grants?
Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans's top state is Kansas, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (9%) and Oklahoma (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans's largest grantees?
Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans's largest 2023 grantees include The First Christian Church ($11,655), American Bible Society ($5,828) and American Cancer Society ($5,828), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations with varied missions. The American Bible Society describes its mission as making the Bible available in understandable and affordable languages and formats. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans?
The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans's EIN?
Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6275830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Testamentary Trust of Gladys M Evans 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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