Grants paid by Redbud Foundation
EIN 26-0375951 · Topeka, KS · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE A12
Redbud Foundation of Topeka, KS (EIN 26-0375951) reported 71 grants paid totaling $11,204,587 to 22 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$11,204,587
71 grants
Recipients
22
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 | $2,482,500 | — |
| 2020 | 10 | $930,250 | — |
| 2021 | 12 | $1,296,590 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | $938,947 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | $3,781,500 | — |
| 2024 | 11 | $1,774,800 | — |
Top recipients
The 22 recipients receiving the most from Redbud Foundation, by grants paid, out of 22 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Scholarships | U | Denver, CO | 6 | $3,186,500 | 2024 |
| Kansas State University | U | Manhattan, KS | 5 | $2,346,000 | 2023 |
| Topeka Collegiate School 48-0940713 | B | Topeka, KS | 4 | $821,000 | 2023 |
| North Topeka Arts District Inc 47-4579168 | C | Topeka, KS | 6 | $783,750 | 2024 |
| Kansas Policy Institute 23-7047821 | B | Wichita, KS | 6 | $725,000 | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | U | Hillsdale, MI | 1 | $615,000 | 2024 |
| Kansas Children's Discovery Center 37-1534978 | B | Topeka, KS | 6 | $512,550 | 2024 |
| The Rick Herrema Foundation 47-1633525 | B | Fayetteville, NC | 1 | $400,000 | 2018 |
| Washburn University Foundation 48-6105561 | C | Topeka, KS | 5 | $360,000 | 2024 |
| Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy 94-2528433 | C | San Francisco, CA | 4 | $350,000 | 2022 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford University | U | Stanford, CA | 1 | $300,000 | 2018 |
| American Council On Science and Health 13-2911127 | C | New York, NY | 2 | $200,000 | 2024 |
| Sent Inc 82-4892350 | B | Topeka, KS | 4 | $170,000 | 2024 |
| Youth Entrepreneurs Inc 48-1187886 | B | Wichita, KS | 1 | $110,000 | 2018 |
| The Topeka Symphony Society 48-6108081 | C | Topeka, KS | 6 | $78,000 | 2024 |
| The Topeka Public Schools Foundation | U | Topeka, KS | 3 | $61,090 | 2023 |
| The Global Orphan Project Inc 81-6079539 | B | Kansas City, MO | 2 | $51,697 | 2023 |
| War Horses for Veterans Inc 46-4539501 | B | Stilwell, KS | 1 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| University of Chicago | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $40,000 | 2021 |
| Sunflower Music Festival (washburn University) 48-1079501 | D | Topeka, KS | 2 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Friends for Life Inc | U | Littleton, CO | 3 | $9,000 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Education 04-3467254 | D | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 71 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | U | $615,000 | paid | To provide students with literary, scientific, and theological education. This grant establishes an endowed scholarship fund for students of the college. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | Ace Scholarships Denver, CO | U | $500,000 | paid | Support scholarships. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | B | $200,000 | paid | To support student-focused education programs and to support the Kansas School Board Resource Center. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | North Topeka Arts District Inc Topeka, KS | C | $114,000 | paid | Establish a viable arts community in North Topeka. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | American Council On Science and Health New York, NY | C | $100,000 | paid | To provide current scientific analyses on key issues related to chemicals, health, energy, and food. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | Washburn University Foundation Topeka, KS | C | $90,000 | paid | Strengthen Washburn University and enhance the educational opportunities and experiences of our students. Grant earmarked for scholarships for participants of the Ichabod Success Institute. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka, KS | B | $62,800 | paid | Enhance the lives of children; inspire creativity and a lifelong love of learning; enrich the health of our community through education; and provide an exciting and safe place for families to learn, play and interact. Grant earmarked for Access Discovery Programs. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | Sent Inc Topeka, KS | B | $50,000 | paid | To accomplish the holistic tranformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County through relationships and strategic development. Grant earmarked for Early Childhood Education Program. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | Sunflower Music Festival (washburn University) Topeka, KS | D | $25,000 | paid | Sunflower Music Festival of Topeka, Kansas presents an annual series of orchestra concerts, chamber music evenings, educational projects and other artistic events of the highest caliber. These events occur throughout a two week period each June in White Concert Hall on the Washburn University campus. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | The Topeka Symphony Society Topeka, KS | C | $15,000 | paid | To encourage and cultivate appreciation and support for fine music in northeast Kansas. Grant earmarked for Youth Symphony Concerts and School Days Concerts. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2024 | Friends for Life Inc Littleton, CO | U | $3,000 | paid | Provide superior care & companionship for cancer patients with duty, dignity & discretion. | 202501339349104170 |
| 2023 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | U | $2,060,000 | paid | Support the implementation of a primary texts program. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | Topeka Collegiate School Topeka, KS | B | $749,000 | paid | Prepare students for advanced education, successful careers, and responsible citizenship through a commitment to academic excellence and humanitarian ideals. Grant earmarked for 6th through 8th grade Scholarships. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | Ace Scholarships Denver, CO | U | $250,000 | paid | Support scholarships. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | B | $200,000 | paid | To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | North Topeka Arts District Inc Topeka, KS | C | $138,000 | paid | Establish a viable arts community in North Topeka. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | American Council On Science and Health New York, NY | C | $100,000 | paid | To provide current scientific analyses on key issues related to chemicals, health, energy, and food. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | Washburn University Foundation Topeka, KS | C | $90,000 | paid | Strengthen Washburn University and enhance the educational opportunities and experiences of our students. Grant earmarked for scholarships for participants of the Ichabod Success Institute. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | Sent Inc Topeka, KS | B | $50,000 | paid | To accomplish the holistic tranformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County through relationships and strategic development. Grant earmarked for Early Childhood Education Program. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | War Horses for Veterans Inc Stilwell, KS | B | $50,000 | paid | To assist combat veterans in the transition between military and civilian life. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka, KS | B | $37,500 | paid | Enhance the lives of children; inspire creativity and a lifelong love of learning; enrich the health of our community through education; and provide an exciting and safe place for families to learn, play and interact. Grant earmarked for Foster Care Project. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | The Global Orphan Project Inc Kansas City, MO | B | $30,000 | paid | Break the orphan cycle through the power of community, commerce, and the love of Jesus. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | The Topeka Symphony Society Topeka, KS | C | $15,000 | paid | To encourage and cultivate appreciation and support for fine music in northeast Kansas. Grant earmarked for Youth Symphony Concerts and School Days Concerts. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | The Topeka Public Schools Foundation Topeka, KS | U | $9,000 | paid | To enhance educational opportunities for all students through a partnership of our community and its public schools. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2023 | Friends for Life Inc Littleton, CO | U | $3,000 | paid | Provide superior care & companionship with duty, dignity & discretion. | 202433059349100828 |
| 2022 | Ace Scholarships Denver, CO | U | $250,000 | paid | Support scholarships. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | North Topeka Arts District Inc Topeka, KS | C | $161,250 | paid | Establish a viable arts community in North Topeka. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy San Francisco, CA | C | $100,000 | paid | Support the Institute's mission to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | Washburn University Foundation Topeka, KS | C | $90,000 | paid | Strengthen Washburn University and enhance the educational opportunities and experiences of our students. Grant earmarked for scholarships for participants of the Ichabod Success Institute. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | U | $80,000 | paid | Support the implementation of a primary texts program. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | B | $75,000 | paid | To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka, KS | B | $60,000 | paid | Enhance the lives of children; inspire creativity and a lifelong love of learning; enrich the health of our community through education; and provide an exciting and safe place for families to learn, play and interact. Grant earmarked for Foster Care Project. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | Sent Inc Topeka, KS | B | $50,000 | paid | To accomplish the holistic tranformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County through relationships and strategic development. Grant earmarked for Early Childhood Education Program. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | Topeka Collegiate School Topeka, KS | B | $24,000 | paid | Prepare students for advanced education, successful careers, and responsible citizenship through a commitment to academic excellence and humanitarian ideals. Grant earmarked for 6th through 8th grade Scholarships. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | The Global Orphan Project Inc Kansas City, MO | B | $21,697 | paid | Break the orphan cycle through the power of community, commerce, and the love of Jesus. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | The Topeka Symphony Society Topeka, KS | C | $15,000 | paid | To encourage and cultivate appreciation and support for fine music in northeast Kansas. Grant earmarked for Youth Symphony Concerts and School Days Concerts. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | The Topeka Public Schools Foundation Topeka, KS | U | $9,000 | paid | To enhance educational opportunities for all students through a partnership of our community and its public schools. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2022 | Friends for Life Inc Littleton, CO | U | $3,000 | paid | Provide superior care & companionship with duty, dignity & discretion. | 202322229349100712 |
| 2021 | Ace Scholarships Denver, CO | U | $700,000 | paid | Support scholarships. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy San Francisco, CA | C | $100,000 | paid | Support the Institute's mission to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | North Topeka Arts District Inc Topeka, KS | C | $83,500 | paid | Establish a viable arts community in North Topeka. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | U | $80,000 | paid | Support the implementation of a primary texts program. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | B | $75,000 | paid | To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | Washburn University Foundation Topeka, KS | C | $60,000 | paid | Strengthen Washburn University and enhance the educational opportunities and experiences of our students. Grant earmarked for scholarships for participants of the Ichabod Success Institute. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka, KS | B | $60,000 | paid | Enhance the lives of children; inspire creativity and a lifelong love of learning; enrich the health of our community through education; and provide an exciting and safe place for families to learn, play and interact. Grant earmarked for Foster Care Project. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | The Topeka Public Schools Foundation Topeka, KS | U | $43,090 | paid | To enhance educational opportunities for all students through a partnership of our community and its public schools. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $40,000 | paid | Grant earmarked for "My Very Own Library" Literacy Program for Kansas City, Missouri grade schools. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | Topeka Collegiate School Topeka, KS | B | $24,000 | paid | Prepare students for advanced education, successful careers, and responsible citizenship through a commitment to academic excellence and humanitarian ideals. Grant earmarked for 6th through 8th grade scholarships. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | Sent Inc Topeka, KS | B | $20,000 | paid | To accomplish the holistic tranformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County through relationships and strategic development. Grant earmarked for Early Childhood Education Program. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2021 | The Topeka Symphony Society Topeka, KS | C | $11,000 | paid | To encourage and cultivate appreciation and support for fine music in northeast Kansas. Grant earmarked for Youth Symphony Concerts and School Days Concerts. | 202220689349100712 |
| 2020 | Ace Scholarships Denver, CO | U | $360,000 | paid | Support scholarships. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | North Topeka Arts District Inc Topeka, KS | C | $187,000 | paid | Establish a viable arts community in North Topeka. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | U | $101,000 | paid | Support the implementation of a primary texts program. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy San Francisco, CA | C | $75,000 | paid | Support the Institute's mission to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | B | $75,000 | paid | To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka, KS | B | $62,250 | paid | Enhance the lives of children; inspire creativity and a lifelong love of learning; enrich the health of our community through education; and provide an exciting and safe place for families to learn, play and interact. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | Washburn University Foundation Topeka, KS | C | $30,000 | paid | Strengthen Washburn University and enhance the educational opportunities and experiences of our students. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | Topeka Collegiate School Topeka, KS | B | $24,000 | paid | Prepare students for advanced education, successful careers, and responsible citizenship through a commitment to academic excellence and humanitarian ideals. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | The Topeka Symphony Society Topeka, KS | C | $11,000 | paid | To encourage and cultivate appreciation and support for fine music in northeast Kansas. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2020 | Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Philadelphia, PA | D | $5,000 | paid | Defend and sustain individual rights at America's colleges and universities. | 202141349349102634 |
| 2018 | Ace Scholarships Denver, CO | U | $1,126,500 | paid | Support scholarships. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | The Rick Herrema Foundation Fayetteville, NC | B | $400,000 | paid | The Rick Herrema Foundation strengthens relationships and builds community for The Military Family through fun, quality activities. "Family" is the sphere of relationships the soldier calls home, be it friends, siblings, spouses and/or children. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | Hoover Institution Stanford University Stanford, CA | U | $300,000 | paid | Support the Constitution of the United States, its Bill of Rights and its method of representative government. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka, KS | B | $230,000 | paid | Enhance the lives of children; inspire creativity and a lifelong love of learning; enrich the health of our community through education; and provide an exciting and safe place for families to learn, play and interact. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | Youth Entrepreneurs Inc Wichita, KS | B | $110,000 | paid | Support entrepreneurial education programs for youth and young adults. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | North Topeka Arts District Inc Topeka, KS | C | $100,000 | paid | Establish a viable arts community in North Topeka. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | B | $100,000 | paid | To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy San Francisco, CA | C | $75,000 | paid | Support the Institute's mission to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | U | $25,000 | paid | Support the implementation of a primary texts program. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | The Topeka Symphony Society Topeka, KS | C | $11,000 | paid | To encourage and cultivate appreciation and support for fine music in northeast Kansas. | 201901339349102345 |
| 2018 | Sunflower Music Festival (washburn University) Topeka, KS | D | $5,000 | paid | Sunflower Music Festival of Topeka, Kansas presents an annual series of orchestra concerts, chamber music evenings, educational projects and other artistic events of the highest caliber. These events occur throughout a two week period each June in White Concert Hall on the Washburn University campus. | 201901339349102345 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202501339349104170 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202433059349100828 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202322229349100712 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.1 | 202220689349100712 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202141349349102634 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201901339349102345 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/260375951.json.
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