John E Trembly Foundation
Historical FunderCouncil Grove, Kansas · EIN 48-6106606 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Emprise Bank |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 S Mission St, Council Grove KS 66846 |
| Phone | 6207675128 |
| Form and materials | An application form can be obtained at Emprise Bank, 20 S Mission, Council Grove, KS 66846 |
| Deadlines | April 15th of current year |
| Restrictions | Restrictions and limitations on awards are listed on the application form. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Grove Life Center | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $20,000 |
| Council Grove Area Foundation | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $12,500 |
| Morris County Care & Share | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $5,240 |
| Trail Blazing Morris County | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $5,000 |
| Core Community Alta Vista | Alta Vista, KS | Program support | $5,000 |
| Symphony in the Flint Hills | Cottonwood Falls, KS | Program support | $5,000 |
| CASA of the 8th Judicial District | Junction City, KS | Program support | $4,000 |
| Council Grove Arts Council | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Kaw | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $3,000 |
| White Memorial Camp | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $2,500 |
| Morris County Historical Society | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $2,500 |
| Usd 417 | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $2,500 |
| Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Washunga | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $2,000 |
| Council Grove Community Theatre | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $2,000 |
| Community Mentoring | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $1,500 |
| Voices of the Wind | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $1,000 |
| Community Christian | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $1,000 |
| Morris County 4-H | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $1,000 |
| Alta Vista Chamber | Alta Vista, KS | Program support | $1,000 |
| Live Well | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,740 | 20 |
| 2024 | $72,802 | 17 |
| 2023 | $77,477 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349102275
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6106606
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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