The Pete Henry Foundation
Historical FunderColby, Kansas · EIN 48-1201942 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$525K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$4,950
Total assets$11.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $9,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE PETE HENRY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 504, COLBY KS 67701 |
| Phone | 7854626553 |
| Form and materials | HTTPS://WWW.PETEHENRYFOUNDATION.COM/ |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1 |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE LIMITED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THE KANSAS COUNTIES OF WALLACE, LOGAN, GOVE, DECATUR SHERIDAN, THOMAS, SHERMAN, CHEYENNE, AND RAWLINS. |
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
29% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Nw Ks Community Foundation | Bird City, KS | Grants fo 9 nw counties | $101,173 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarships | $71,300 |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Scholarships | $63,350 |
| Colby Community College | Colby, KS | Scholarships | $34,950 |
| Brewster Usd 314 | Brewster, KS | Tech program & to fund STEM classes | $28,000 |
| Citizen Foundation Inc | Colby, KS | For puchasing medical equipment | $25,000 |
| Fort Hays Northwest Tech | Goodland, KS | Scholarship | $21,250 |
| North Central Ks Technical College | Beloit, KS | Scholarships | $21,000 |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Scholarships | $10,200 |
| Main Street Arts Council | Hoxie, KS | 2025 main st summer theater festival | $10,000 |
| Western Kansas Child Advocacy Cente | Scott City, KS | Grant | $10,000 |
| University of Nebraska-Kearney | Kearney, NE | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Thomas County Community Foundation | Colby, KS | For inclusive playgroud at villa hig | $7,500 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Fort Wallace Museum | Wallace, KS | Sponsorship of outdoor education day | $7,000 |
| Hays Academy of Hair Design | Hays, KS | Scholarships | $6,350 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Brewster Shooting Sports | Brewster, KS | Brewster trap club outdoor project | $5,500 |
| Tabor College | Hillsboro, KS | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Friends of Pioneer Memorial Library | Colby, KS | Grant | $5,000 |
| Ks Foundation for Ag in the Classro | Manhattan, KS | Grant | $5,000 |
| Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland, KS | Scholarships | $4,950 |
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | Scholarships | $3,900 |
| Wyotech | Laramie, WY | Scholarships | $3,600 |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS | Scholarships | $3,200 |
| Wittenberg University | Springfield, OH | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina, KS | Scholarships | $2,750 |
| Concordia University | Seward, NE | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| James River College | Ozark, MO | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Southeast Community College | Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Judy Mccarty Learning Center | Rexford, KS | Cowabunga summer program | $2,000 |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Chadron State College | Chadron, NE | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Erskine College | Due West, SC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | Hays, KS | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | St Paul, MN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell, OK | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City, KS | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan, KS | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| Mckendree University | Lebanon, IL | Scholarships | $1,200 |
| National Fire Safety Council | Colby, KS | Grant for fireup/burn prevention pro | $1,000 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Avondale, AZ | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $524,773 | 47 |
| 2023 | $510,490 | 50 |
| 2022 | $579,700 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523389349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1201942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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