Louis W Baehr and Dolpha Baehr Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPaola, Kansas · EIN 48-6129741 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,518 and $10,302.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS FIRST OPTION |
|---|---|
| Address | ATTN KERI PETERSON TRUST OFFICER, 702 BAPTISTE DR, PAOLA KS 66071 |
| Phone | 9132949222 |
| KPETERSON@FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE AT: WWW.FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM/ ABOUT-US/TRUSTEED-FOUNDATIONS/APPLICATION-GUIDELINES/ |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 1 EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | ENTITIES APPLYING MUST QUALIFY FOR TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SEC 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS PUBLIC CHARITIES. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Fathers House Community Services Inc | Paola, KS | Matching hud grant | $56,696 |
| Kansas University Endowment Assn | Lawrrence, KS | Surgery power tool system | $40,000 |
| Friends of Library District #2 of Linn County- Lacygne | Lacygne, KS | Summer reading program | $19,110 |
| Miamic County Health Department | Paola, KS | Support uncompensated/charity hospice care | $17,925 |
| City of Lacygne | Lacygne, KS | Police department street sentry | $14,125 |
| Usd # 368 | Paola, KS | Teacher grants through endowment | $10,302 |
| Meals for Veterans | Paola, KS | For purchase of food for veterans's meals | $10,000 |
| Miami County Cancer Foundation | Paola, KS | Gas & grocery card purchases | $10,000 |
| Paola Association for Church Action | Paola, KS | Food/Utility assistance | $10,000 |
| Osawatomie Partners in Education Inc | Osawatomie, KS | Teacher grants | $9,843 |
| Usd # 416 Louisburg Public School | Louisburg, KS | Public school teammates | $7,500 |
| City of Osawatomie | Osawatomie, KS | Fire protective gear | $6,770 |
| Agape Christian Center Inc | Louisburg, KS | Fresh produce | $6,000 |
| Miami County Community Foundation | Paola, KS | Match grant event | $5,000 |
| Usd # 368 Paola Public School | Paola, KS | Panther robotics equipment & registration fees | $5,000 |
| City of Paola | Paola, KS | Recreation equipment | $4,518 |
| Life Spring Church | Spring Hill, KS | Back packs & hygiene kits | $3,000 |
| Usd # 368 Paola Public School | Paola, KS | Sos event funding | $3,000 |
| Miami County Community Foundation | Paola, KS | Pedal car event | $2,997 |
| Eternity Kids Inc | Osawatomie, KS | Licensing rights | $2,700 |
| Prairie View Educational Foundation | Lacygne, KS | Camera project | $2,014 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $300,272 | 21 |
| 2023 | $154,594 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611959349100951
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6129741
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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