Emil Babinger Charitable Trust
Historical FunderEmporia, Kansas · EIN 48-1061932 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEVE BELL ESB FINANCIAL |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 MERCHANT ST PO BOX 807, EMPORIA KS 66801 |
| Phone | 6203423454 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIED FORM |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | THE RECIPIENT MUST BE A QUALIFIED PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 509(A)(1), (2), (3) AND (4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia Arts Council | Emporia, KS | Youth art education programs | $130,000 |
| Esu Foundation Inc | Emporia, KS | Olpe high school scholarships | $15,000 |
| St Josephs Catholic Church | Olpe, KS | Rectory remodel & building painting | $15,000 |
| Emporia Senior Center | Emporia, KS | General operating | $15,000 |
| Emporia High School | Emporia, KS | Theatre program | $12,500 |
| Olpe Fire Department | Olpe, KS | Fire equipment | $12,000 |
| Camp Wood YMCA | Elmdale, KS | Summer camp scholarships | $10,000 |
| Flinthills Technical College | Emporia, KS | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Lyon County 4-H | Emporia, KS | Shooting sports equipment | $7,000 |
| Esu Foundation Inc | Emporia, KS | Theatre scholarships | $5,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($17,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $249,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $275,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $185,750 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349103650
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1061932
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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