Helen Gates Whitehead Test Trust James M Immel Trustee
Invitation OnlyIola, Kansas · EIN 48-6293621 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlus Fine Art Center | Iola, KS | Contribution | $83,915 |
| Scholarship Fund - Cnb | Iola, KS | Scholarships | $31,875 |
| Author Visit Program | Iola, KS | Author visit to schools | $12,800 |
| Allen Community College | Iola, KS | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Marmaton Valley High School | Moran, KS | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Iola Middle School Iola High Scho | Iola, KS | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Iola High School Baseball | Iola, KS | Contribution | $2,600 |
| City of Iola-Citf-Pride | Iola, KS | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Allen County Dance Parents | Iola, KS | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Humboldt High School-After Prom | Humboldt, KS | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Humboldt Hight School-Band | Humboldt, KS | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Iola High School After Prom | Iola, KS | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Moran United Methodist | Moran, KS | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Southwest District Judging | Iola, KS | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Iola Elementary School | Iola, KS | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Marmaton Valley Elementary School | Moran, KS | Contribution | $1,000 |
| National Fire Safety Council | Iola, KS | Fire safety | $1,000 |
| American Legion Baseball | Iola, KS | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kansas Ffa Association | Manhattan, KS | Contribution | $900 |
| Kc Chiefs Football Club-Dare | Iola, KS | Contribution | $893 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($26,944). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $203,427 | 26 |
| 2023 | $212,750 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522259349100222
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6293621
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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