Blanche Bryden Foundation
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 48-1117045 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ERIC V CALVERT |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 N MAIN STREET SUITE 600, WICHITA KS 672024806 |
| Phone | 3162638294 |
| ECALVERT@BEVERDYE.COM | |
| 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn University Foundation | Topeka, KS | Blanche bryden scholarship fund, washburn women's alliance scholarship fund, and the blanche bryden foundation wit scholarship fund | $22,000 |
| Sunflower Music Festival Inc | Topeka, KS | 2025 sunflower music festival | $10,000 |
| Noto Arts & Entertainment District | Topeka, KS | Redbud youth festival | $7,000 |
| Midland Care Connection Inc | Topeka, KS | Midland care hospice charity care | $6,300 |
| Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc | Topeka, KS | The champss nutrient program for the elderly | $5,000 |
| Gracemed Health Clinic Inc | Wichita, KS | The pregnancy maintenance initiative program at the capital family clinic in tpoeka | $3,500 |
| Topeka Lulac Multipurpose Senior Center | Topeka, KS | Annual lulac senior youth fishing derby | $3,500 |
| Kansas Silent Film Festival Inc | Topeka, KS | 2025 kansas silent film festival | $2,000 |
| The 2030 Foundation of Topeka Inc | Topeka, KS | The christmas for kids initiative | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,300 | 9 |
| 2024 | $56,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $61,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $111,250 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102062
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1117045
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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