Foundation profile
The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank Trustee
Private foundation · Paola, KS
Accepts applications
Grants (last 3 years)
18
Total given (last 3 years)
$250k
Median grant
$15k
Range
$2.6k – $27k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Historical society · 45%Museum · 22%History museum · 12%Recreation and sports · 7%Arts and culture group · 7%
States
PennsylvaniaNew JerseyIndianaOregonTennessee
How to apply, full grant list and leadership
Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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