Mission
THIS IS A SECTION 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION THAT IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Public Charity
MAX & ELIZABETH ONTJES FOUNDATION INC
MAX & ELIZABETH ONTJES FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in HUTCHINSON, KS. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $186K, expenses of $127K, total assets of $3.5M. Imperigo tracks 8 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $715K.
EIN: 480862328
HUTCHINSON, KS
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$186K
Total Expenses$127K
Total Assets$3.5M
Grants Given8
Grant Total$715K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
GRANTS PROVIDED TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CUSTOMARILY PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
$92,855
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
GRANTS PROVIDED TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CUSTOMARILY PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
$85,215
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
GRANTS PROVIDED TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CUSTOMARILY PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
$86,525
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
GRANTS PROVIDED TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CUSTOMARILY PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
$123,849
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
GRANTS PROVIDED TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CUSTOMARILY PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
$59,909
Showing up to 5 of 8 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TREASURER
Brian Schmidtberger
PRESIDENT
Gregg Wamsley
SECRETARY
James R Gilliland
DIRECTOR
Nan Hawver
V-PRESIDENT
Sam Ontjes
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186K | $127K | $3.5M |
| 2024 | $80K | $115K | $3.5M |
| 2023 | $63K | $113K | $3.5M |
| 2022 | $167K | $153K | $3.6M |
| 2021 | $1.0M | $85K | $3.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $1.0M to $186K (-82%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in KS.
KS
Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.