Julia J Mingenback Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMcpherson, Kansas · EIN 48-6109567 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES KETCHERSIDE |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 WICKERSHAM, MCPHERSON KS 67460 |
| Phone | 6202413893 |
| JLKETCHERSIDE@COX.NET | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN LETTER FORM STATING SPECIFIC NEEDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY LIMITED TO EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES OF ORGANIZATIONS IN MCPHERSON COUNTY KS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcpherson Opera House Company | Mcpherson, KS | Opera house endowment fund | $70,000 |
| Central Christian College | Mcpherson, KS | Residence hall expansion project | $60,000 |
| Mcpherson Valley Uplands Lrning Ctr | Mcpherson, KS | Upland outdoor life education center | $25,000 |
| Central Kansas Conservancy Inc | Mcpherson, KS | Meadowlark trail grant | $10,000 |
| Birger Sandzen Memorial Foundation | Lindsborg, KS | Building addition | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $195,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631129349100513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6109567
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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