The George H Nettleton Home Inc
The George H Nettleton Home Inc is a private foundation based in Prairie Village, Kansas. Through its grantmaking, it supports efforts to improve older adults’ quality of life by funding unmet basic needs in the Greater Kansas City area.
The George H Nettleton Home Inc at a glance
In short: The George H Nettleton Home Inc gave $330K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Missouri. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,000
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,625
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $4,419,768
- +5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (86% 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 The George H Nettleton Home Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts grant requests through the application forms on its website or by mail. Applications should be no more than four pages, including the IRS determination letter. The filing asks organizations to provide a letter describing their history, the grant purpose, and where funds will be spent; the website provides additional application requirements. Both new and existing programs are considered, but capital improvement grants are outside the website’s stated scope. Funded organizations must submit a preliminary report by September 30 of the grant year and a final report by February 1 of the following year; a supplemental final report is required if funds remain unspent after February 1.
- Review Cycle
- Requests must be received by October 1. For the 2026 cycle, that date is upcoming as of September 29, 2026. The website says applicants are notified in December or January.
- Deadline
- Requests must be received by October 1.
- Next open deadline
- October 1, 2027 (George H. Nettleton Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: Susann Riffe
Mailing address: 13820 W 77 Ter, Lenexa, KS 66216
Phone: (816) 289-6585
Website: https://gnettleton.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The George H Nettleton Home Inc
Who The George H Nettleton Home Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kansas City Hospice ($30K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 77 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its focus is the Greater Kansas City area. Its 2025 filing limits awards to that metropolitan area and to services for elderly and/or frail people. In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 9% to Kansas, and 5% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The George H Nettleton Home Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 167% 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 $306K (2023) to $386K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Hospice Kansas City, MO | Elderly and Frail Services | $30,000 |
| Legal Aid of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | Elderly and Frail Services | $30,000 |
| Phoenix Family Housing Corp Kansas City, MO | Elderly and Frail Services | $30,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Liberty, MO | Elderly and Frail Services | $30,000 |
| Seton Center Kansas City, MO | Elderly and Frail Services | $25,000 |
| Hope Builders Overland Park, KS | Elderly and Frail Services | $25,000 |
| Platte Senior Services Kansas City, MO | Elderly and Frail Services | $25,000 |
| Palestine Legacy Residences Kansas City, MO | Elderly and Frail Services | $25,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network Denver, CO | Elderly and Frail Services | $17,000 |
| Kanbe's Markets Kansas City, MO | Elderly and Frail Services | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,419,768 | $311,945 | $369,407 | $330,000 | 16 | $330,000 | $206,500 | $197,841 |
| 2024 | $4,191,774 | $353,906 | $344,692 | $306,464 | 14 | $306,464 | $259,792 | $190,921 |
| 2023 | $3,924,426 | $280,588 | $341,366 | $306,000 | 15 | $306,000 | $196,234 | $173,783 |
| 2022 | $3,563,132 | $188,256 | $397,689 | $358,406 | 14 | $358,406 | $99,441 | $181,871 |
| 2021 | $4,503,261 | $506,395 | $421,870 | $385,507 | 18 | $385,507 | $419,659 | $201,334 |
| 2020 | $4,245,770 | $145,110 | $411,549 | $379,986 | 17 | — | $59,782 | $181,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George H Nettleton Home Inc reported a distributable amount of $198K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is “to enhance and improve the quality of life for older adults by funding unmet basic needs in the Greater Kansas City area.” Its 2025 filing restricts awards to services for elderly and/or frail people in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area.
Among 2025 grantees, Kansas City Hospice describes its work as providing care and support to people affected by serious illness or grief. Platte Senior Services says it provides meals, transportation, and social interaction opportunities for seniors in Platte County, Missouri. Legal Aid of Western Missouri describes its mission as improving the lives of people in need through quality legal assistance. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $330,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $21,000. Its website says grants are typically less than $50,000 and provide one year of funding; an organization may reapply for one additional consecutive year.
The largest reported grants included $30,000 each to Kansas City Hospice, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Phoenix Family Housing Corp, and Rebuilding Together. Other notable grants were $25,000 each to Seton Center, Hope Builders, Platte Senior Services, and Palestine Legacy Residences, and $17,000 to Dental Lifeline Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susann Riffe as president; Martha Smith as vice president; Spence Heddens as treasurer; and Jody Carroll as secretary. It also lists Ken Lawrence, Paul Becker, David Ross, and Bob Frazier as board members.
The George H Nettleton Home Inc is led by Susann Riffe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susann Riffe
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Frazier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ross
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Carroll
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Lawrence
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Smith
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Becker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spence Heddens
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Teresa L. Clark (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lucinda Noches Talbert (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The George H Nettleton Home Inc
How much does The George H Nettleton Home Inc give each year?
The George H Nettleton Home Inc gave $330K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $306K across 14 grants.
What is The George H Nettleton Home Inc's typical grant size?
The George H Nettleton Home Inc's median grant in 2025 was $21,000, and its average grant was $20,625, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George H Nettleton Home Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does The George H Nettleton Home Inc give grants?
The George H Nettleton Home Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (9%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (11 grants) and Overland Park, KS (2 grants).
Does The George H Nettleton Home Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The George H Nettleton Home Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Elderly and Frail Services" (15 grants).
Who are The George H Nettleton Home Inc's largest grantees?
The George H Nettleton Home Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Kansas City Hospice ($30,000), Legal Aid of Western Missouri ($30,000) and Phoenix Family Housing Corp ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George H Nettleton Home Inc?
The George H Nettleton Home Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George H Nettleton Home Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to enhance and improve the quality of life for older adults by funding unmet basic needs in the Greater Kansas City area.” Its 2025 filing restricts awards to services for elderly and/or frail people in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George H Nettleton Home Inc?
The foundation accepts grant requests through the application forms on its website or by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George H Nettleton Home Inc's EIN?
The George H Nettleton Home Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 44-0369625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The George H Nettleton Home Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-george-h-nettleton-home-inc-morg_a102df6ff416454ebdc3ac0643e982ac
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