Trusler Foundation
Trusler Foundation supports organizations’ charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational projects in three Kansas counties, with an emphasis on advancing local economic development.
Funder: Emporia Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 2, 2026 (Application) | August 3, 2026 (Application) | November 2, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Minimum grant request: $10,000
Summary: Supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational projects in three Kansas counties, emphasizing local economic development.
Key Information: Each organization may submit only one application per year.
Description
The Trusler Foundation supports organizations and projects serving charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes within Lyon, Chase, and Coffey counties in Kansas. Administered through the Emporia Community Foundation, its grantmaking combines a broad range of supported activities with a defined local focus. Particular emphasis is placed on a project’s impact on economic development within the three-county area.
Established in 1957 by Harold and Irene Trusler, the foundation has provided significant financial support to organizations and projects. It is among the grants administered by the Emporia Community Foundation, which seeks to address existing and emerging community needs.
