Oscar & Ina Nystrom Foundation
Historical FunderCouncil Grove, Kansas · EIN 48-6258281 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,700.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Darrel Bryant |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 W Main, Council Grove KS 66846 |
| Phone | 6207676831 |
| Form and materials | Complete grant application is available at 215 W Main, Council Grove, KS 66846 |
| Deadlines | Applications must be received on or before the last day of month preceding the meeting. |
| Restrictions | Limited to individuals and organizations who are either native to or a resident of Morris County, Kansas. |
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 | Facility updates. | $10,000 |
| Morris County Hospital Foundation | Council Grove, KS | Capital project | $10,000 |
| Morris County Historical Society | Council Grove, KS | Site improvements | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kaw Heritage | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $4,000 |
| Morris County Care & Share | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $3,700 |
| Building Blocks Community Childcare | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $3,450 |
| City of Council Grove-Washunga Committee | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $3,000 |
| Live Well Morris County | Council Grove, KS | Program support | $3,000 |
| White Memorial Camp Management Group | Council Grove, KS | For Morris County children camp expenses | $2,500 |
| Council Grove Community Arts | Council Grove, KS | Summer Youth Theatre | $2,000 |
| Council Grove Community Theatre | Council Grove, KS | Theatre production | $2,000 |
| Historic Preservation Corporation | Council Grove, KS | Trail Days Historic Site project | $2,000 |
| Community Mentoring Program | Council Grove, KS | High school mentoring | $1,500 |
| Council Grove Public Library | Council Grove, KS | Summer reading program | $1,250 |
| Morris County 4-H Council | Council Grove, KS | Ignite 2026 | $1,000 |
| Council Grove Fire Department | Council Grove, KS | Fire danger sign | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,900 | 16 |
| 2024 | $50,300 | 15 |
| 2023 | $55,054 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349102311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6258281
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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