Ethel & Raymond F Rice Foundation
Historical FunderLawrence, Kansas · EIN 23-7156608 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PETER K CURRAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1420 WAKARUSA DR STE 103, LAWRENCE KS 66049 |
| Phone | 7858419961 |
| Form and materials | PURPOSE OF GRANT, TAX-EXEMPT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO WILL BENEFIT IF GRANT IS MADE. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | NO STATED RESTRICTIONS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Peaslee Tech Training Center | Lawrence, KS | $50,000 toward rebuilding an electric boiler and toward first phase of battery storage system for the electricity generated by the solar… | $100,000 |
| Ballard Community Center | Lawrence, KS | The innovative child care model | $75,000 |
| Bert Nash Health Center | Lawrence, KS | Two integrated technology tools for their electronic health record system | $68,000 |
| United Way of Kaw Valley | Lawrence, KS | Toward their youth opportunity program and their healthy community programs which provide family support of basis needs | $60,000 |
| Van Go Mobile Arts Inc | Lawrence, KS | Toward wages for at-risk teens and young adults in their program | $60,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | Lawrence, KS | Program support for their social emotional learning programs and for the salary of the director of employee & member engagement | $60,000 |
| Piney Woods School | Piney Woods, MS | Scholarships for underserved youth living below the poverty line. | $50,000 |
| Lawrence Meals on Wheels Inc | Lawrence, KS | Toward meals for clients who cannot afford to pay in whole or in part | $35,250 |
| Douglas Co Historical Society | Lawrence, KS | To maintain collections and public research at the museum and toward the internship program | $34,920 |
| Lawrence Habitat for Humanity | Lawrence, KS | Toward their house repair program for citizens needing help | $30,000 |
| Kansas University School of Law | Lawrence, KS | For the Rice Scholarships Program | $25,000 |
| Lawrence Humane Society | Lawrence, KS | Toward shelter, veterinary care, and food for animals, and to launch a community engagment and business partnerships program | $25,000 |
| Lmh Health Foundation | Lawrence, KS | Toward the expansion of the health heart center | $25,000 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church | Lawrence, KS | Toward the Enter In initiative including renovation of the sanctuary | $20,000 |
| Lawrence Childrens Choir | Lawrence, KS | Toward their scholarship fund for children needing financial assistance | $20,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Dougl | Lawrence, KS | Toward rent and utilities at the facility that provides therapy and interviews | $20,000 |
| Lawrence Public Library | Lawrence, KS | Toward purchasing new chairs for the auditorium | $15,000 |
| Lawrence City Band Inc | Lawrence, KS | Toward set up assistance, inclement weather site rental, performer compensation, and music for the free summer band concerts in Lawrence | $12,000 |
| Audio-Reader Network | Lawrence, KS | For Braille & large print program guides, headsets, microphones, and recording equipment for volunteers | $10,000 |
| Douglas Co Legal Aid Society | Lawrence, KS | To provide free legal representation to those who are unable to afford an attorney and toward education of advanced law students | $6,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($298,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,049,670 | 30 |
| 2024 | $1,032,370 | 34 |
| 2023 | $892,300 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641529349100234
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7156608
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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