The Trusler Foundation Inc
The Trusler Foundation Inc is an independent private grantmaking foundation established in 1957 in Kansas. Based in Emporia, Kansas, the foundation is managed by ESB Financial in conjunction with the Emporia Community Foundation (ECF). The foundation was established by Harold and Irene Trusler, with Harold being a nationally known grain dealer and prominent figure in civic and community affairs, including service as a vice president of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-13.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$362K
-5.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-17.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation awards grants for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. The foundation's mission emphasizes evaluating the needs of its service region with an emphasis on economic development.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000.
How to Apply
** The Trusler Foundation Advisory Committee reviews grant applications. Required attachments for applicants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects and organizations within Chase County, Coffey County, and Lyon County in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since June 1959 EIN: 48-6117374
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $85,140
- Expenses: $422,000
- Total Assets: $1.7 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,469,373 | $1,704,048 | $2,040,594 |
| Revenue | $166,714 | $85,140 | $135,121 |
| Expenses | $401,388 | $421,690 | $394,860 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $368,769 | $389,129 | $357,989 |
| Net Investment Income | $134,638 | $72,909 | $101,408 |
| Distributable Amount | $353,387 | $366,411 | $377,735 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESB FINANCIAL | TRUSTEE | 40 | $10,304 |
| DILTZ LINDAMOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANNIE WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRIAN FILINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BOB SYMMONDS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JANEL WIEDERHOLT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BECKY NUMBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to award grants regularly through its annual application cycle. Recent grant recipients have included:
Trusler Foundation Awards Nearly $195,000 in Grants to Area NonprofitsChase County Care and Compassion (C4 Food Pantry) - $11,665.01 for food pantry building and renovation
Chase County - $25,000 for an emergency siren
Abundant Harvest Food Kitchen - $11,665.01 for expansion of their free hot meal program
Sacred Heart - $10,000 for "Helping Our Littlest Community Members Thrive" initiative
Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc. - $35,000 toward their signature event
Contact Information
Phone: 620-342-8655
Address: PO Box 807, Emporia, KS 66801-0807
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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