Cleon Dettmer Charitable Trust
Historical FunderSmith Center, Kansas · EIN 74-6450097 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,480 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 S MAIN, PO BOX 307, SMITH CENTER KS 669670307 |
| Phone | 7852826682 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | SMITH COUNTY, KANSAS |
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
5% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Scholarship | $19,760 |
| St John Lutheran Church | Kensington, KS | Religious support | $12,171 |
| Kensington Food Pantry | Kensington, KS | Food assistance | $10,000 |
| Kensington Senior Community | Kensington, KS | Funds for expenses | $9,800 |
| Kensington Fire Department | Kensington, KS | Funds for expenses | $7,500 |
| American Legion of Kensin | Kensington, KS | Funds for expenses | $7,400 |
| Kensington Community Libr | Kensington, KS | Funds for expenses | $7,000 |
| Home Charitable Foundation | Kensington, KS | Support | $5,340 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $4,960 |
| University of Nebraska - Kearney | Kearney, NE | Scholarship | $4,960 |
| Kensington Lions Club | Kensington, KS | Funds for expenses | $4,300 |
| City of Kensington | Kensington, KS | Swimming pool exps, community suppor | $3,857 |
| United Church of Kensington | Kensington, KS | Religious support | $3,700 |
| Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | Scholarship | $2,480 |
| Friends University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship | $2,480 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | Scholarship | $2,480 |
| Mcpherson College | Mcpherson, KS | Scholarship | $2,480 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Scholarship | $1,200 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($14,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,968 | 20 |
| 2024 | $106,267 | 22 |
| 2023 | $86,562 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611619349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6450097
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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