Funding search · EIN 481117045 · Wichita, KS
Blanche Bryden Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 45
- grants reported
- $289,550
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $4,565
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Funding pattern
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Top recipients
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- Washburn University Foundation7 grants · $80,000
- Midland Care Connection3 grants · $32,235
- Noto Topeka Arts District2 grants · $23,000
- Sunflower Music Festival2 grants · $20,000
- Stormont Vail Foundation1 grant · $20,000
- Helping Hands Humane Society3 grants · $10,500
- Alliance for Choice in Education1 grant · $10,000
- Jayhawk Area Agency On Aging2 grants · $10,000
- Topeka Lulac Multipurpose Senior Center4 grants · $10,000
- Valeo Behavioral Health Care1 grant · $10,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 45 reported grants, largest first.
- $22,000
Washburn University Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2025
Blanche bryden scholarship fund, washburn women's alliance scholarship fund, and the blanche bryden foundation wit scholarship fund
- $20,000
Washburn University Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2024
Blanche bryden scholarship fund & washburn women's alliance scholarship fund
- $20,000
Noto Topeka Arts District · Topeka, KS · 2023
Music performance and equipment expenses
- $20,000
Stormont Vail Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2022
Simulation lab expansion
- $14,000
Midland Care Connection · Topeka, KS · 2023
Hospice services
- $11,935
Midland Care Connection · Topeka, KS · 2022
Meals on wheels and general support
- $10,000
Sunflower Music Festival · Topeka, KS · 2025
2025 sunflower music festival
- $10,000
Sunflower Music Festival · Topeka, KS · 2024
General support
- $10,000
Washburn University Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2023
Sunflower music festival, blanche bryden summer institute
- $10,000
Alliance for Choice in Education · Greenwood Village, CO · 2022
Scholarships for kids
- $10,000
Valeo Behavioral Health Care · Topeka, KS · 2022
Expressive therapies uninsured fund
- $10,000
Washburn University Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2022
Blanche bryden scholarship fund
- $8,000
Washburn University Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2022
Blanche bryden scholarship wit fund
- $7,000
Noto Arts & Entertainment District · Topeka, KS · 2025
Redbud youth festival
- $6,300
Midland Care Connection · Topeka, KS · 2025
Midland care hospice charity care
- $6,000
Washburn University Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2022
Ktwu program/inspire
- $5,000
Jayhawk Area Agency On Aging · Topeka, KS · 2025
The champss nutrient program for the elderly
- $5,000
Jayhawk Area Agency On Aging · Topeka, KS · 2024
General support
- $5,000
Sheltered Living · Topeka, KS · 2024
General support
- $5,000
Community Action · Topeka, KS · 2022
General support
- $5,000
Kansas Children'S Discovery Center · Topeka, KS · 2022
Prairie art and education project
- $5,000
Pathway Family Services · Topeka, KS · 2022
Assistance with the cost of the health and wellness facility for tfi residential facilities
- $4,565
Marian Clinic · Topeka, KS · 2022
Intraoral cameras
- $4,000
Sent Topeka · Topeka, KS · 2023
Early childhood education
- $4,000
Washburn University Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2022
Women's alliance scholarships
- $3,500
Gracemed Health Clinic · Wichita, KS · 2025
The pregnancy maintenance initiative program at the capital family clinic in tpoeka
- $3,500
Topeka Lulac Multipurpose Senior Center · Topeka, KS · 2025
Annual lulac senior youth fishing derby
- $3,500
Helping Hands Humane Society · Topeka, KS · 2024
General support
- $3,500
Topeka Lulac Multipurpose Senior Center · Topeka, KS · 2024
Annual lulac senior youth fishing derby
- $3,500
Helping Hands Humane Society · Topeka, KS · 2023
Expansion of medical services for homeless pets
- $3,500
Helping Hands Humane Society · Topeka, KS · 2022
Continued expansion of medical services for homeless pets
- $3,000
Capper Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2024
General support
- $3,000
East Topeka Council On Aging · Topeka, KS · 2024
General support
- $3,000
Noto Topeka Arts District · Topeka, KS · 2024
First friday music in redbud park
- $3,000
Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center · Topeka, KS · 2023
Education scholarship fund
- $2,500
Topeka Lulac Multipurpose Senior Center · Topeka, KS · 2023
Annual lulac senior youth fishing derby
- $2,500
Cornerstone of Topeka · Topeka, KS · 2022
Construction of the kuner house
- $2,500
East Topeka Council On Aging · Topeka, KS · 2022
Senior transportation services
- $2,000
Kansas Silent Film Festival · Topeka, KS · 2025
2025 kansas silent film festival
- $2,000
The 2030 Foundation of Topeka · Topeka, KS · 2025
The christmas for kids initiative
- $2,000
Kansas Silent Film Festival · Topeka, KS · 2023
Kansas silent film festival
- $2,000
The Aaron Douglas Art Fair · Topeka, KS · 2023
Aaron douglas art fair
- $2,000
The Aaron Douglas Art Fair · Topeka, KS · 2022
Aaron douglas art fair
- $750
Kansas Silent Film Festival · Topeka, KS · 2022
Kansas silent film festival
- $500
Topeka Lulac Multipurpose Senior Center · Topeka, KS · 2022
Annual lulac senior youth fishing derby
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