W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. In filing year 2025, it reported 11 grants totaling $124,912, all to recipients in Kansas.
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 at a glance
In short: W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 gave $125K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,912
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,356
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,491
- Total assets
- $2,565,531
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Umb Bank Na P O Box 415044 M/S, Kansas City, MO 64141-6692
Phone: (816) 860-7711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity United Methodist Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (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 $114K (2024) to $129K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity United Methodist Church Russell, KS | Annual Distribution | $24,982 |
| KS State University Fdn Manhattan, KS | Annual Distribution | $18,737 |
| KS Area United Methodist FDN Inc Hutchinson, KS | Annual Distribution | $18,737 |
| Russell Sr Citizens Organization Inc Russell, KS | Annual Distribution | $12,491 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University Fdn Salina, KS | Annual Distribution | $12,491 |
| Emberhope Inc Newton, KS | Annual Distribution | $12,491 |
| Russel Regional Hospital Russell, KS | Annual Distribution | $7,495 |
| Bunker Hill Historical Society Bunker Hill, KS | Annual Distribution | $7,495 |
| Russel City Library Russell, KS | Annual Distribution | $6,246 |
| Otterbein United Methodist Church Russell, KS | Annual Distribution | $2,498 |
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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 | $2,565,531 | $262,090 | $169,041 | $124,912 | 11 | $143,747 | $238,043 | $151,985 |
| 2024 | $2,472,504 | $175,803 | $158,698 | $113,928 | 11 | $131,763 | $152,579 | $142,748 |
| 2023 | $2,454,393 | $229,911 | $163,569 | $125,622 | 12 | $142,176 | $208,465 | $130,477 |
| 2022 | $2,389,361 | $109,241 | $173,472 | $128,636 | 12 | $146,466 | $88,235 | $143,455 |
| 2021 | $2,455,130 | $264,688 | $158,801 | $119,092 | 12 | — | $247,148 | $146,806 |
| 2020 | $2,335,213 | $136,963 | $154,388 | $115,967 | 12 | — | $115,681 | $136,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 reported a distributable amount of $152K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, educational foundations, a senior citizens organization, a hospital, a historical society, a library, a city, and a nonprofit serving children, youth, and families. EmberHope Inc. describes its own mission as “impacting the lives of children, youth and families by offering innovative, trauma sensitive programs rooted in faith to inspire positive change.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $124,912 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,249 to $24,982, with a median grant of $12,491. The largest grants were $24,982 to Trinity United Methodist Church; $18,737 each to KS State University Foundation and KS Area United Methodist Foundation Inc.; and $12,491 each to Russell Senior Citizens Organization Inc., Kansas Wesleyan University Foundation, and EmberHope Inc. Each was listed for “ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
UMB Bank N.A. was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500's only listed officer is UMB Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
UMB Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$32K (2020) → $36K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to UMB Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500
How much does W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 give each year?
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 gave $125K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $114K across 11 grants.
What is W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500's typical grant size?
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500's median grant in 2025 was $12,491, and its average grant was $11,356, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 give grants?
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Russell, KS (6 grants).
Does W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Distribution" (11 grants).
Who are W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500's largest grantees?
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity United Methodist Church ($24,982), KS State University Fdn ($18,737) and KS Area United Methodist FDN Inc ($18,737), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500?
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (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 W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, educational foundations, a senior citizens organization, a hospital, a historical society, a library, a city, and a nonprofit serving children, youth, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500's EIN?
W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1025680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). W J & Irene Hupfer Char Fdn 10012500 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/w-j-and-irene-hupfer-char-fdn-10012500-morg_daaf28a7a3eb4874b2f7ad462ae192e1
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