Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal is a private foundation based in Leawood, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports grantmaking to organizations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, with most grant dollars going to Kansas recipients.
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal at a glance
In short: Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal gave $648K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Kansas. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $647,500
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,250
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $5,875,743
- +14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a written request describing the organization’s charitable function, along with supporting documentation. The filing states that awards have no restrictions, but grants are predominantly made to organizations in the greater Kansas City area.
- Review Cycle
- November 1 each year. The November 1, 2025 cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- November 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Willard J Mary G Breidenthal Fd
Mailing address: C/O Umb Bank, 4200 W 115Th St Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: (913) 389-9686
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ku Williams Education Fund ($300K). Together the top 10 received $646K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 68 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 65% of grant dollars went to Kansas recipients, 31% to Oklahoma, and 4% to Missouri. The filing also states that grants are predominantly made to organizations in the greater Kansas City area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $584K (2022) to $648K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $648K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ku Williams Education Fund Lawrence, KS | Education | $300,000 |
| Pokes for a Purpose Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Williams Fund Lawerance, KS | Education | $50,000 |
| Kansas Historical Society Topeka, KS | Education | $37,500 |
| Kansas City Kansas Kansas City, KS | Education | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Kansas City, MO | Education | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma State Unversity Foundation Stillwater, OK | Education | $25,000 |
| Bonner Animal Rescue Bonner Springs, KS | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| Freedom's Frontier Lawrence, KS | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Zoo Kansas City, MO | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,875,743 | $1,484,214 | $740,874 | $647,500 | 14 | $655,118 | $1,414,310 | $404,350 |
| 2023 | $5,132,403 | $714,641 | $666,573 | $592,500 | 14 | $599,471 | $651,203 | $375,557 |
| 2022 | $5,084,335 | $816,758 | $672,864 | $583,600 | 13 | $590,837 | $751,023 | $388,189 |
| 2021 | $4,940,441 | $971,900 | $708,155 | $621,265 | 14 | $629,259 | $899,416 | $445,376 |
| 2020 | $4,676,696 | $462,861 | $668,227 | $594,406 | 13 | — | $400,894 | $379,025 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for education, charitable activities, animal rescue, and arts. One recipient, Friends of the Zoo, describes its mission as supporting the operation of the Dickerson Park Zoo through animal care, new exhibits, and educational experiences; that description is the grantee’s, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $647,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $13,000. Notable grants included $300,000 to KU Williams Education Fund for education, $175,000 to Pokes for a Purpose for charitable purposes, $50,000 to Williams Fund for education, and $37,500 to Kansas Historical Society for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists McKenzie Breidenthal as trustee.
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal is led by McKenzie Breidenthal, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
McKenzie Breidenthal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: UMB Bank (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal
How much does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal give each year?
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal gave $648K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $593K across 14 grants.
What is Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal's typical grant size?
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $46,250, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal that year got $50K on average.
Where does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal give grants?
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal gives mostly in Kansas: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (5 grants), Lawrence, KS (2 grants) and Bonner Springs, KS (2 grants).
Does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants).
Who are Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal's largest grantees?
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal's largest 2024 grantees include Ku Williams Education Fund ($300,000), Pokes for a Purpose ($175,000) and Williams Fund ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal?
Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $655K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $404K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for education, charitable activities, animal rescue, and arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Willard J & Mary G Breidenthal 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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