Max L & S Charlene Moxley Charitable Trust
Historical FunderSterling, Kansas · EIN 46-6551094 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GRANVILLE M BUSH IV CO-TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6, STERLING KS 67579 |
| Phone | 6202782331 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED SUBSEQUENT TO PUBLICATION OF NOTICE BY TRUST IN AREA NEWSPAPER |
| Deadlines | SPECIFIED IN NEWSPAPER NOTICE |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE GIVEN TO REQUESTS THAT WOULD BENEFIT SENIOR CITIZENS OF THE STERLING/RICE COUNTY AREA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Medical Center | Lyons, KS | Exam chair | $10,000 |
| Sterling Public Library | Sterling, KS | Air conditioner and courier service | $7,910 |
| Main Street Sterling | Sterling, KS | Plants | $7,800 |
| City of Sterling | Sterling, KS | Ac compressor | $6,000 |
| Sterling Chamber of Commerce | Sterling, KS | 4Th of july | $6,000 |
| Silver Threads Center | Sterling, KS | Van insurance & tags | $5,000 |
| Sterling Country Club | Sterling, KS | Repair storm damage | $5,000 |
| Studio 96 | Sterling, KS | Work on second floor | $3,500 |
| Sterling Rotary Club | Sterling, KS | Sun shade park | $3,000 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Theatre department | $2,558 |
| Usd 376 | Sterling, KS | Music department | $2,552 |
| City of Sterling | Sterling, KS | Food bank | $2,500 |
| Rice County Arts Council | Sterling, KS | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sterling American Legion | Sterling, KS | Replace broken marquee | $2,500 |
| Child Care Services of Sterling Inc | Sterling, KS | Lil cub childcare | $2,000 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Band music | $1,595 |
| Sterling Community Theatre Troupe | Sterling, KS | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Sterling Village | Sterling, KS | Furniture | $1,500 |
| Usd 376 | Sterling, KS | Theatre department | $1,311 |
| Usd 376 | Sterling, KS | Athletic department | $1,248 |
| Usd 376 | Sterling, KS | Science department | $1,184 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Art department | $1,000 |
| Usd 376 | Sterling, KS | Science department | $1,000 |
| Usd 376 | Sterling, KS | Library | $871 |
| Usd 376 | Sterling, KS | Band | $853 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Vocal department | $810 |
| Usd 405 | Lyons, KS | Rice county special services cooperative | $750 |
| Sterling College | Sterling, KS | Communication and media department | $637 |
| Usd 376 | Sterling, KS | Cooking equipment | $506 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,585 | 29 |
| 2024 | $70,003 | 26 |
| 2023 | $71,588 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349101829
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6551094
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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