Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal

Foundation · Grantmaker LEAWOOD, KS EIN: 48-6103376

The Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal Foundation is a private foundation established as a trust in 1962 in Kansas and granted tax-exempt status in 1964. Based in Leawood, Kansas, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.9M

+14.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$648K

+9.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$46K

+9.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal reported a distributable amount of $404K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides grants primarily for:

Arts
Education
Social services
Children and youth services, including programs for underprivileged children

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants in multiple states, with primary focus in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Grant Range

$500–$251,100

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds organizations in:

Kansas (primary focus)
Missouri
Oklahoma

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $2.2M (73%)

Oklahoma $440K (14%)

Missouri $371K (12%)

States

Kansas Missouri Oklahoma

Cities

Bonner SpringsEmporiaKansas CityLaweranceLawrenceStillwaterTopekaTulsaWichita

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $5,875,743
Total revenues: $1,484,214
Total expenses: $740,874

As of 2023:

Total assets: $5,132,403
Total revenues: $715,000
Total expenses: $667,000

Historical (2005):

Fair market value of assets: $3,194,102

The foundation maintains no liabilities and operates with zero employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,875,743	$5,132,403	$5,084,335
Revenue	$1,484,214	$714,641	$816,758
Expenses	$740,874	$666,573	$672,864
Qualifying Distributions	$655,118	$599,471	$590,837
Net Investment Income	$1,414,310	$651,203	$751,023
Distributable Amount	$404,350	$375,557	$388,189

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ku Williams Education Fund ($300,000), Pokes for a Purpose ($175,000), Williams Fund ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BONNER ANIMAL RESCUE BONNER SPRINGS, KS	ANIMAL RESCUE	$1,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB KANSAS CITY, MO	EDUCATION	$25,000
FREEDOM'S FRONTIER LAWRENCE, KS	EDUCATION	$1,000
FRIENDS OF THE ZOO KANSAS CITY, MO	EDUCATION	$1,000
GIRL SCOUTS KANSAS CITY, MO	EDUCATION	$500
KANSAS CITY KANSAS KANSAS CITY, KS	EDUCATION	$30,000
KANSAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOPEKA, KS	EDUCATION	$37,500
KANSAS CITY PUBLIC TELEVISION KANSAS CITY, MO	ARTS	$500
KCUR KANSAS CITY, MO	ARTS	$500
OKLAHOMA STATE UNVERSITY FOUNDATION STILLWATER, OK	EDUCATION	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Nancy Andervich – Trust Advisor

The foundation is administered through UMB Bank, with offices at 4200 W 115th Street, Leawood, KS 66211.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MCKENZIE BREIDENTHAL	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Phone: 913-389-9686
Address: UMB Bank, 4200 W 115th Street, Leawood, KS 66211
EIN: 48-6103376

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal fund?

The foundation provides grants primarily for: • Arts • Education • Social services • Children and youth services, including programs for underprivileged children

How do I apply for a grant from Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $592,500 • Total giving in 2024: Approximately $590,000+ • Typical grant range: $500–$251,100 • Number of grants (2024): 14 grants made **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Kansas Historical Foundation (KSHS): $37,500 • KCKCC Foundation: $30,000 • Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater KC: $25,000 The foundation makes grants in multiple states, with primary focus in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Where does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal make grants?

The foundation funds organizations in: • Kansas (primary focus) • Missouri • Oklahoma

What size grants does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal award?

In 2024, Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal awarded 14 grants totaling $648K — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal reported a distributable amount of $404K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal's EIN?

Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6103376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.