Benjamin Steinmetz Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 82-5257281 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DARRY BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | 113 N GLENEAGLES ROAD, WICHITA KS 67212 |
| Phone | 3167226590 |
| DARRYB@COX.NET | |
| Form and materials | NO FORM NEEDED; JUST LETTER DETAILING NEEDS AND APPROPRIATE TAX STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kiowa District Hospital & Manor Foundation | Kiowa, KS | General support | $320,000 |
| Kiowa Historical Society | Kiowa, KS | General support | $50,000 |
| Kiowa Public Library | Kiowa, KS | General support | $20,000 |
| Freedom Gates Boys Ranch | Hazelton, KS | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $370,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349101300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-5257281
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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