The Pete Henry Foundation
The Pete Henry Foundation is a private foundation based in Colby, Kansas. It supports academic and technical-training scholarships, with its founder’s stated aim of helping local students further their education.
The Pete Henry Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pete Henry Foundation gave $525K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Kansas. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $524,773
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,165
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,950
- Total assets
- $6,745,148
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (15 of 40, 2025)
- 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 The Pete Henry Foundation
- Review Cycle
- March 1.
- Deadline
- March 1.
- Contact
Application contact: The Pete Henry Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 504, Colby, KS 67701
Phone: (785) 462-6553
Website: https://petehenryfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pete Henry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater NW KS Community Foundation ($101K). Together the top 10 received $321K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($98,950), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 229 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 3% to Nebraska, 2% to Wyoming, and 1% to Ohio; Missouri accounted for 0%. The scholarship eligibility counties listed in the foundation’s 2024 filing are all in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pete Henry Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 40 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $364K (2022) to $580K (2023). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater NW KS Community Foundation Bird City, KS | Grants Fo 9 NW Counties | $101,173 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Scholarships | $71,300 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $98,950 |
| Colby Community College Colby, KS | Scholarships | $34,950 |
| Brewster USD 314 Brewster, KS | Tech Program & to Fund STEM Classes | $28,000 |
| Citizen Foundation Inc Colby, KS | For Puchasing Medical Equipment | $25,000 |
| Fort Hays Northwest Tech Goodland, KS | Scholarship | $21,250 |
| Washburn University Topeka, KS | Scholarships | $10,200 |
| Main Street Arts Council Hoxie, KS | 2025 Main St Summer Theater Festival | $10,000 |
| Western Kansas Child Advocacy Cente Scott City, KS | GRANT | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,745,148 | $784,448 | $586,199 | $524,773 | 47 | $531,124 | $548,905 | $563,384 |
| 2024 | $6,546,899 | $407,296 | $583,446 | $510,490 | 50 | $516,675 | $416,815 | $542,253 |
| 2023 | $6,723,049 | $610,824 | $645,410 | $579,700 | 42 | $605,714 | $596,118 | $528,837 |
| 2022 | $6,757,635 | $988,102 | $434,251 | $364,316 | 44 | $397,632 | $959,942 | $576,072 |
| 2021 | $6,203,784 | $480,560 | $451,261 | $398,633 | 46 | — | $456,113 | $460,243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pete Henry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $563K 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 purpose is to award academic and technical-training scholarships. Its 2025 grants also supported community and educational organizations, including a grant to the Greater NW KS Community Foundation for grants in nine northwest Kansas counties, and grants to organizations for medical equipment, technology and STEM classes, and a summer theater festival.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Kansas Wesleyan University says it promotes academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility. Thomas County Community Foundation says it endows funds to improve quality of life for Thomas County residents. An individual recipient Community College Endowment Association says it seeks to produce positive contributors to society’s economic and social well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $524,773. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $101,173, with a median of $4,950.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $101,173 to Greater NW KS Community Foundation for grants in nine northwest Kansas counties; $71,300 to Kansas State University for scholarships; $63,350 to an individual recipient State University for scholarships; and $34,950 to Colby Community College for scholarships. Other notable awards included $28,000 to Brewster USD 314 for a technology program and STEM classes, and $25,000 to Citizen Foundation Inc. for medical equipment.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The application materials are available through the foundation’s website. Scholarship awards are limited to individuals living in Wallace, Logan, Gove, Decatur, Sheridan, Thomas, Sherman, Cheyenne, and Rawlins counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wayne L. Carpenter as president and director. It also lists Richard Epard, David Oren, William Shields, and Jeff Rall as directors.
The Pete Henry Foundation is led by Wayne L. Carpenter, President & D since 2023 (on filings since 2021); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wayne L. Carpenter
President & D
President & Director → President & D, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Richard Epard
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
David Oren
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2025)
William Shields
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Jeff Rall
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: William Dowell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Darrell Pabst (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $5K, to Richard Epard (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Pete Henry Foundation
How much does The Pete Henry Foundation give each year?
The Pete Henry Foundation gave $525K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $510K across 50 grants.
What is The Pete Henry Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pete Henry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,950, and its average grant was $11,165, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pete Henry Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Pete Henry Foundation give grants?
The Pete Henry Foundation 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 Colby, KS (5 grants), Manhattan, KS (2 grants), Brewster, KS (2 grants) and Laramie, WY (2 grants).
Does The Pete Henry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Pete Henry Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (29 grants), "Scholarship" (6 grants) and "Grant" (3 grants).
Who are The Pete Henry Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pete Henry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater NW KS Community Foundation ($101,173), Kansas State University ($71,300) and Colby Community College ($34,950), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($98,950), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pete Henry Foundation?
The Pete Henry Foundation reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $531K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $563K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Pete Henry Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to award academic and technical-training scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pete Henry Foundation?
The Pete Henry Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check petehenryfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Pete Henry Foundation's EIN?
The Pete Henry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1201942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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