Redbud Foundation
Invitation OnlyTopeka, Kansas · EIN 26-0375951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$90,000
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | To provide students with literary, scientific, and theological education. This grant establishes an endowed scholarship fund for students… | $615,000 |
| ACE Scholarships | Denver, CO | Support scholarships. | $500,000 |
| Kansas Policy Institute | Wichita, KS | To support student-focused education programs and to support the Kansas School Board Resource Center. | $200,000 |
| North Topeka Arts District Inc | Topeka, KS | Establish a viable arts community in North Topeka. | $114,000 |
| American Council on Science and Health | New York, NY | To provide current scientific analyses on key issues related to chemicals, health, energy, and food. | $100,000 |
| Washburn University Foundation | Topeka, KS | Strengthen Washburn University and enhance the educational opportunities and experiences of our students. Grant earmarked for scholarships… | $90,000 |
| Kansas Children's Discovery Center | Topeka, KS | Enhance the lives of children; inspire creativity and a lifelong love of learning; enrich the health of our community through education;… | $62,800 |
| SENT Inc | Topeka, KS | To accomplish the holistic tranformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County through relationships and strategic development. Grant… | $50,000 |
| Sunflower Music Festival (Washburn University) | Topeka, KS | Sunflower Music Festival of Topeka, Kansas presents an annual series of orchestra concerts, chamber music evenings, educational projects… | $25,000 |
| The Topeka Symphony Society | Topeka, KS | To encourage and cultivate appreciation and support for fine music in northeast Kansas. Grant earmarked for Youth Symphony Concerts and… | $15,000 |
| Friends For Life Inc | Littleton, CO | Provide superior care & companionship for cancer patients with duty, dignity & discretion. | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,774,800 | 11 |
| 2023 | $3,781,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501339349104170
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0375951
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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