Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf is a private foundation based in Humboldt, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Kansas for community, religious, scholarship, disability, arts, historical-preservation, literary-education, and other community purposes.
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf at a glance
In short: Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf gave $27K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Kansas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,250
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Total assets
- $58,723
- +31.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 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 Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Walter H Wulf Jr
Mailing address: 700 Wulf Drive, Humboldt, KS 66748
Phone: (062) 047-3311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Your Community Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas. The listed grants include organizations in Humboldt, Iola, Chanute, and Independence.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 56% 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 $12K (2021) to $27K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Your Community Foundation Iola, KS | Support Community Foundation | $7,000 |
| City of Humboldt Humboldt, KS | Support Rebuilding Public Square | $4,300 |
| St Peter's Lutheran Church Humboldt, KS | Support Church Missions | $3,700 |
| Humboldt Biblesta Inc Humboldt, KS | Support Community Religious Event | $2,200 |
| Humboldt Ministerial Alliance Humboldt, KS | Support Religious Activities | $2,200 |
| HHS Alumni Association Humboldt, KS | Support Scholarship Fund | $2,200 |
| Friends of Tri-Valley Fou Chanute, KS | Assist Citizens with Developmental D | $1,500 |
| The William Inge Festival Foundatio Independence, KS | Theatre Festival | $1,100 |
| Humboldt Historical Society Inc Humboldt, KS | Support Historical Items | $1,000 |
| Humboldt Historical Preservation Iola, KS | Historical Site Preservation | $1,000 |
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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 | $58,723 | $42,399 | $28,201 | $27,000 | 12 | $27,000 | $35,531 | $47,804 |
| 2024 | $44,525 | $29,888 | $28,038 | $27,000 | 13 | $27,000 | $18,430 | $39,713 |
| 2023 | $42,675 | $28,637 | $23,835 | $22,620 | 13 | $22,620 | $24,688 | $26,979 |
| 2022 | $37,873 | $25,564 | $22,507 | $21,250 | 12 | $21,250 | $18,848 | $22,620 |
| 2021 | $34,816 | $25,671 | $13,210 | $12,100 | 12 | $12,100 | $21,971 | $21,250 |
| 2020 | $22,355 | $8,826 | $14,185 | $12,940 | 11 | — | $7,167 | $12,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf reported a distributable amount of $48K 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 available filing does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Your Community Foundation, which received $7,000, describes its mission as promoting charitable and public programs for the benefit of Allen County residents and surrounding communities. Humboldt Historical Society Inc, which received $1,000, describes its mission as advancing educational and charitable activities related to preserving and sharing the history of Humboldt and Allen County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $27,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $7,000, with a median of $1,850. The largest awards included $7,000 to Your Community Foundation for community-foundation support; $4,300 to the City of Humboldt to support rebuilding the public square; and $3,700 to St Peter’s Lutheran Church for church missions. Other grants included support for a community religious event, religious activities, a scholarship fund, citizens with developmental disabilities, a theatre festival, historical items and site preservation, literary education, and community needs.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should contact Walter H Wulf Jr and provide a proposal describing the need, the availability of other funding, and the amount requested. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status and cannot be private foundations. The foundation does not give grants to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Walter H Wulf Jr as trustee and member, and the Estate of Eileen M Robertson and Dolores M Copley as members/advisors.
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter H. Wulf Jr.
Trustee & Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dolores M. Copley
Member Advisor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Estate Of Eileen M. Robertson
Member Advisor
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eileen M. Robertson (2020–2023) — Member Advisor
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 Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf
How much does Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf give each year?
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf gave $27K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 13 grants.
What is Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf's typical grant size?
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf's median grant in 2025 was $1,850, and its average grant was $2,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf give grants?
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf 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 Humboldt, KS (8 grants) and Iola, KS (2 grants).
Does Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf's largest grantees?
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf's largest 2025 grantees include Your Community Foundation ($7,000), City of Humboldt ($4,300) and St Peter's Lutheran Church ($3,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf?
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf reported $59K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (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 Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf fund?
The available filing does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf?
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf's EIN?
Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1201785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Walter H Wulf and May L Wulf accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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