United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund is a private foundation focused on Agriculture, based in Waterville, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $780.
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund at a glance
In short: United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund gave $2K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $422.25), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,689
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $422
- -22.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $33,320
- -2.7% 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 September 2026.
Who United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was K-State Wesley ($489). Together the top 4 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $2K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| K-State Wesley Manhattan, KS | Blue Rapidscommunity | $489 |
| Schools That Care Frankfort, KS | In Need Schoolassistance Foreducation | $400 |
| Harvesters Topeka, KS | Food Assistancefor Peoplein Need | $400 |
| Blue Rapids Food Pantry Blue Rapids, KS | Food Assistancefor Peoplein Need | $400 |
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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 | $33,320 | $780 | $1,689 | $1,689 | 4 | $1,689 | $780 | $1,652 |
| 2024 | $34,228 | $1,270 | $1,636 | $1,636 | 3 | $1,636 | $1,270 | $1,689 |
| 2023 | $34,594 | $782 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 4 | $1,800 | $782 | $1,718 |
| 2022 | $35,612 | $246 | $1,921 | $1,768 | 3 | $1,843 | $171 | $1,793 |
| 2021 | $37,287 | $295 | $2,150 | $2,000 | 5 | $2,073 | $223 | $1,879 |
| 2020 | $39,142 | $368 | $2,045 | $2,042 | 3 | — | $367 | $1,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bev Roepke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terry Roepke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tony Mann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Berniece Ludlum
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Troy Bowers (2020) — Trustee
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 United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund
How much does United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund give each year?
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund gave $2K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund's typical grant size?
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $422, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund give grants?
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund?
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund reported $33K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund?
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund is a private foundation focused on Agriculture, based in Waterville, KS. It holds $33K in total assets as of 2025.
What is United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund's EIN?
United Methodist Church of Waterville Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0977194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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