A History of Giving: The Maud Wyatt Educational Trust 1963 - … · Salina, Kansas June 8, 1961 To the Presidents of Membe11 Institutions The Kansas Foundation for Private Colleges,

Amount distrubuted to KICFto KICF Colleges and Universities

Date Note for Student Scholarships1963 - 2002 Prior distributions $826,845.75

2003 Annual distribution $14,647.28




2007 2007, 1st quarter distribution $6,412.752007, 2nd quarter distribution $6,412.752007, 3rd quarter distribution $6,412.752007, 4th quarter distribution $6,412.75






2013 2013, 1st quarter distribution $5,641.992013, 2nd quarter distribution $5,641.992013, 3rd quarter distrubution $5,641.992013, 4th quarter distribution $5,641.99

Subtotal 2003 through 2013 distributions $226,513.44

TOTAL Total distributions $1,053,359.19

March 2014

1963 - 2013A History of Giving: The Maud Wyatt Educational Trust

prepared by the Kansas Independent College Fund

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]i'urieral services for · .Mrs; Maud Wyatt, 84, of 1036 Jackson.! who !lied Saturday at st. Fran.:.

. cis Hospital will be at 10 a.m. : Tuesday in. Lai)ey Mortual'Y with'

j ·r ; the Rev. Ja_mes H. Beahm. o~ Fil·st Church ·or the Brethren. officiating • . Burial will be . in a

: mausoleum at Winfield, Kan. Mrs. Wyatt was born July 13,

; 18'17. at' Paola, Kan .. and had · been· a resident of Wichita since f 191,0. She operated .Young Broth~

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THE KANSAS FOUNDATION FOR. PRIVATE Garlinghouse Bldg., Room 4ZZ, Topeka, Kansas PAR.TNER.S WITH :SUS:INESS AND

Salina, Kansas June 8, 1961

To the Presidents of Membe11 Institutions The Kansas Foundation for Private Colleges, Inc.

My dear Colleague:

Subject: Estate of Mrs. Maud Wyatt, Wichita, Kansas

About three weeks ago, an item appeared in the newspapers announcing the bequest of a Mrs. Maud Wyatt, Wichita, Kansas, in favor of The Kansas Foundation for Private Colleges, Inc.

Upon receiving this information, I called Mr. H. W. Hill, Vice President and Trust Officer of First National Bank in Wichita, the Executor of Mrs. Wyatt's estate . He has recently sent a copy of the Last Will an,d Testament as executed by her and promises a copy of the inventory of the estate when it is filed. It is his guess that the inventory will be prepared in. late June or early July.

The Will stipulates individual bequests to seven nieces and nephews of $10, 000 each and to one institution in the amount of $5, 000. She also provides for a life income of $200 per month for a Clifford W. Jaquith of Wichita.

19 MEMBER COLLEGES

BAKER UNIVERSITY Baldwin

BETHANY COLLEGE Lindsborg

BETHEL COLLEGE Newton

CENTRAL COLLEGE McPherson

COLLEGE OF EMPORIA Emporia

DONNELLY COLLEGE Kansas City

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY Wichita

HESSTON COLLEGE Hesston

KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, Salina

MARYMOUNT COLLEGE Salina

McPHERSON COLLEGE McPherson

MOUNT ST. SCHOLASTICA COLLEGE, Atchison

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY Ottawa

SACRED HEART COLLEGE Wichita

SAINT MARY COLLEGE Xavier

SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE Winfield

ST. BENEDICT'S COLLEGE Atchison

STERUNG COLLEGE Sterling

TABOR COLLEGE Hillsboro

Subject to the payment of the above bequests out of the assets of her estate, she directs that the rest and residue of the estate shall constitute a testamentary trust, the First National, Bank of Wichita being designated as the· Trustee, the same to be known as ''The · Maud Wyatt Educational Trust." This trust is for the exclusive use and benefit in perpetuity of the colleges and universities which are from time to time members of "The Kansas Foundation of Private Colleges and Universities, Inc. 11 She gives certain instructions as to the investment of the residue and then directs that after payment of all :r;easonable and necessary expenses the Trustee shall annually remit the net income from the trust assets to The Kansas Foundation which shall in turn cause the same to be fairly and equitably distributed among th~ private colleges and universities which may be participants in th.e Foundation and for the sole purpose of aiding in their general educational work.

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Presidents of Member· Institutions The · Kansas Foundation for P:rivate Colleges, Inc.

Page 2 June 8, 1961

Mr. Hill indicates that it appears now the residue will amount to about $300, 000 after all the othe.x_ bequests are met and expenses of the estate have been paid.

This is all the information .! have at the present time. When more is available, you shall receive it.

Very truly yours,

D~~~C.n,

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN WI{JHITA

WICHITA, KANSAS

December 30, 1966

The Kansas Foundation for Private Colleges, Inc. Attention Mrs. Aleene G. Heberling Executi'lte •. Sec-retary .•..... Garlinghouse Building, Room 108 Topeka, Kansas

Re: Mayd Wyatt Trust (Pl664)

Dear Mrs. Heberling:

Enclosed herewith you will find disbursement check from the Maud Wyatt Trust payable to the order of the Foundation in the amount of $4,901.42.

Within the next few days you \~11 receive a copy of trustee's annual accounting to the probate court l~ich will support this net figure. It is pleasing to report that this year's check is about $1,000 better than last year. Of particular interest to you will be the report that the trust's warehouse at 321 North Rock Island has now been leased at $450 monthly.

Very truly yours,

H. W. Hill Vice President and Trust Officer

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WICHITA. KANSAS F I R s T NATIONAL B A N K I N WICHITA

Mr. T. Henry Stafford Executive Director The Kansas Foundation For Private Colleges, Inc. 511 Capitol Federal Building Topeka, Kansas 66603

Dear Mr. Stafford:

February 5, 1971

Re: Maud Wyatt Testamentary Trust (Cl664)

We are always interested in cooperating with any type of programs designed to augment bequests for our Kansas independent colleges and it is believed that your idea of preparing a brochure has considerable merit.

You have asked for some information regarding Maud Wyatt; but, unfortunately, I was not acquainted with this lady during her lifetime and therefore must rely on our files for background data. We do know that she was married at one time but are not advised as to whether the marriage was terminated by death of her spouse or otherwise. For quite a number of years prior to her death and illness which preceeded it, she ran a successful wallpaper and paint retail store where she actually handled all sales and bookkeeping. For many years, her confidant on legal matters was Attorney Roetzel Jochems of Jochems, Sargent and Blaes, Farmers and Bankers Life Building, Wichita, Kansas 67202; and undoubtedly, if he chose, he could give you information regarding this lady. For quite a number of years prior to her death, her real estate counsellor was Nestor Weigand, Sr., Realtor, 110 North Main, Wichita, Kansas 67202, and it was under his recommendations that she acquired a great many parcels of local real estate. I am enclosing xerox copies of her last will and testament as well as two newspaper clippings which ~may afford you some information, particularly in regard to the fact that she had no immediate family although she did have nephews and nieces who benefited under her will.

If I can assist you further from our records, we would be most pleased to do so at your request.

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Very truly yours,

H. W. Hill Senior Vice President and Trust Officer

February 16, 19?1

l-ir. Roetzel J ochems Jochems, Sargent and Blaes, Attorneys Farmers and Bankers Building Wichita, Kansas 67202

Dear Mr. Jochems :

Mr. H. W. Rill of the First National Bank in Wichita has suggested that I write to you. Of course we are aware that the details of the Maud Wyatt Testamentary Trust are handled through you . Our colleges have been the recipients of the generosity of the Wyatt Trust for almost ten years.

I 1r1rote Hr. Hill, indicating to him that we were thinking of preparing a brochure showi ng what this trust has meant to our member coll~ges through the Foundation in the hope that it might stimulate simi lar bequests.

Since I did not know Maud \oiyatt personally, I "'onder i f you would be willing to say anything about her of a personal nature that we might use as an i ntroduction to such a brochure. Of course we have the details of the trus t. Anything that you would care to suggest would be appreciated, and I assume that such an idea would meet with your approval. We do not plan any extensive campaign :in regard to seeking bequests. A good deal of this .is done by individual colleges. However, from time to time we do have those who are interested in th:l.s way of assisting the colleges and we would appreciate your help in the above regard..

Sincerely,

Executive Director THS:gj

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Emmet,

Mrs. Maude.Wyatt, born July 13, 1877 at Paola~ Kansas

moved to Wichita in 1910, where she worked as a bookkeeper

and later became president of the.Young Brothers Decorating Co. ·.

Little is known of her husband John who died about 1934. Mrs.

Wyatt was a frugal but generous person and in 1953 disregarding

the 20% contribution limit gave $10,000 to. her church in one year. ·

She did however become aware of high taxes when in 1956 she sold

25 1 of land she acquired in 1935 f_?.r $15,000 Jf"~elling'ffor '$56 ,OOOJ .

·It was then at age 79 she talked with her accountant Mr. Lauer and . JltfJ .

and her attorney Mr. Blaes, having no children of her own, she said

11 1 would like to leave' a living memorial for all time to come in

development RNE of the intellect and character of de~ving students"

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Mr. Williard Hill P. 0. Box 880 Wichita, Kansas 6 720 l

Dear Williard:

January 8, 1979

Just recently I received notice from the Topeka Office that the funds from the Maud Wyatt Testamentary Trust wer e received. Even though this is an annual gift that con1es to the colleges like clockwork we just cannot allow our senses of appreciation and gratitude to become callous and not expre ss our thanks over and over. If there are members of the family still living, would you as a Trust Officer of the Fund express to the1n our deep gratitude. I sure am speaking for all the independent col~eges in the State of Kansas. Maud Wyatt's gift is a living testimony to the faith and betie£ scores of people have in the role the independent colleges play in the whole field of h i gher education in the State of Kansas.

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Charles W . Schoenherr President

Mr. Linus Lauer 3802 westport Wichita, Kansas 67203

Dear Mr. rauer:

J'lme 28, 1983

Your nane "Was recently nentioned as a person who had considerable initiative in the designation of the :Maud ~att Trust to the Kansas Independent College Fund.

It may interest you to know that the private colleges of our state have received a total of $297 ,450. 00 over a quarter century of d.istti:bbtion. I eame to this office s~ years ago, and have very little of the baokground regarding the est:ablishmmt of the bequest. We do have a copy of the will in our files.

AllCM me, after all these years, to express our gratitude to all who had sane part in this perpetual assistance to our fine colleges and untiersities.

If you can share any $nfornation about ~ud Wyatt, it YK>llld be good to have something in our records. ~ don • t even have a photo of our benefactor 1

Father Alquin Hermen reminded us of §!lOUr role in the Maud Wyatt Trmst arrangements. He continues his w:>rk on behalf of Beneti.etine College.

KES:sc

Sincerely,

Kenneth E.. Smith President

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Kenneth E. Smith, President Kansas Independent College Fund 511 Capitol Federal Building Topeka, KS 66003

Dear Dr. Smith

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Re; Maud

I received your letter dated 28 June and have dbl-ayed -an,swering for several reasons, neither valid. So here it goes, in narrit:ive .J'oi:m.'

My first contact with Maud Wyatt was during the SO's when Union Development was attempting to buy 50' of her property just south of the Union National Bank. The sale was made and since she so hated to part with the property, we left her continue collecting the rent from the tenants and store her junk there, she had at one time been the manager of a paint & wallpaper store in the general area.

I was working for the law firm of Jochems Sargent & Blaes as office manager and accountant and managing property for Union Development, so I was the one Maud brought the rent to- I have no picture of her, but remember how she looked. She was short aprox. 5'2" and rather heavy, sandy hair turned gray with a poor red rinse, and at 74 .or so, she was not to photogenic .

Maud was born in Wichita, and went to business college, from there she went to work as a bookeeper for the paint & wallpaper store which she later turned up owning. The above 50' of property now sold prompted her to seekhelpwith her tax return. The sal.e reported, along with some substantial contributions to the little church in her neighborhood, (in excess of 1.0,000 plus the use of her pink cadillac) she tomplained bitterly about how the Government wanted everything she owned, it was then that the first seeds were sown- it developed that she liked young people and believed in education, liked Southwestern College but did not like her contact with that institution. The Private Colleges of Kansas was the answer. The will was drawn, Emmet Blaes & Catherine Wells witnessed-time passed and Maud continued to make substantial contributions to her little church.

Later on a neighbor of hers came to see me and expressed her fears that Maud was being starved to death by her church. A lady was hired to look after her, and I bought groceries for her., shortly after this incompetency proceedings were started. She believed in the First National Bank very strongly, but they did not want to help in the proceedings. (she had in excess of 80,000 in her checking account) probably the reason for not helping just in case she was not incompetent.

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Maud owned other proper ty when she died , which you are aware of from the copy of the will.

Maud lived in an old upstairs 4 plex apartment on Jackson, which she owned. I believe she acquired her property by being frugal almost stingy with herself, her only vice was the Pink Cadillac .

The law firm of Jochems Sargent & Blaes have the legal files and since I left their employ in April 1977, do not know how much of this is still available

Mr . T. Henry Stafford did visit my home on March 3, 1971 after I had alerted .Father Alquin Hemmen (myUnc,le) of problems. Mr . Staffords opening remark was "What do you want out of this?" My answer was I have 6 children and if any ever go to a private college , it ' ll have to be because some Maud Wyatt made it possible

I do have an old Oil Canvas painting of very poor quality that Maud gave me hanging in my basement to remind me of Maud.

Father Hemmen has given me occasional updates on the Trust and asks if I know any other Mauds.

I was very happy to :t:"eceive your letter and feel · appreciated by someone other than Uncle Alquin . My last l etter was from Mr . Stafford on March 5th 1971 thanking me for the visit . I did find out that the results were fruitful.

~~ Linus Lauer 3802 \-lestport Wichita , KS 67203

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Mr. Linus Lauer 3902 ~\Testport Wichita, Y~s 67203

Dear Hr. Lauer;

Sep'"lStlber 12, 1983

W9 are deeply grateful for ¥OUr letter which fills in sane of the gaps in our knowledge of the Maud Wyatt bequest. I am nJ:)re convinced than aver that people such as you often bring about the major gifts to worthy causes. Your quiet counsel with Maud Wyatt will go on giving to Kansas young people and their colleges for generations.

Sc!Ietille soon I hope to use ~ of your caments in a KICF rna.Uing to attorneys around the state. '!here are so nany like her "tlho have no will, and very little thought as to their estate. 'lhe Maud'~ story is a good illustration of what can be dane in similar cases.

Incidentally, the old painting might sare day hang in the conferenoo room at KICF as a reminder of Maud Wyatt's gift. Maybe you have other plans for it, of course.

Again, on behalf of all the beneficiaries of the M3.ud Wyatt Trust, our etemral thanks for your part in our present good fortmte.

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Sincerely,

Kenneth E. &ndth President

December 29lJ 1988

Ed~JEH"d T. Ab1 e, Jl". Tn15t Officer Maud Lif;yatt lest<unentary Tr·ust c/o first ~ational Bank Post Office Box 1 l4i chi ta!! K~nsas 67201

The nineteen indept:;ndent colleges an<! universities of Kansas fulfill a very important r,ole in our state (im! in the nation! One of m .. n· corpm·ata leaders recently called them unational treasures .. u

Annual giving through th@ Kansas Independent College Ftmd is one way you can assist more than 14~000 yotmg people to realize their goal of a co H ege education.

Last year, you made a gift of $38,661.60 to t.he private coHeges and universities in K~tHHi$ ~· marking the t~'iit:mty-fifty year of your p.art:icipath:rn 1n the Fund. t~e continue ttJ need you~ help!

At a tinis vJhen so much advet"Se attention is focused on the quality of highes'' education, l.<~e take pride in that t.:Jur member schools continue their commitment to exce 11 ence. Your gift he 1 ps us to gt''OW.

Please giv€t generously to our efforts to lift the quality of Hfe in the nation through higher aducationD and to th2 t'fe11,.being \1f the cotmtt~y through tha 1ives of our young peop1e.

Rl'<iT/db Enclosut~e

Ralph !'11. Tanner~ ?h«O. Pr·~sident

2, 1997

W. Lemon, Jr. President and Trust Officer

Bank Office Box 1

, Kansas 67201-5001

Wyatt <Testamentary Trust

Mr. Lemon:

700 S, Kansas Avenue, Suite 511 Topeka, Kansas 66603-3823 (913) 235-9088 FAX (913) 235-1437

Wyatt Testamentary Trust's recent gift of $15,543.44 for our colleges and their students arrived today. This brings

total contributions to $]17,270.49 over thirty-four years. you!

satisfy Internal Revenue Service requirements, I am stating Maud Wyatt Testamentary Trust received no goods or servi~es

return for this gift ~ This letter is your receipt.

appreciate your concern for the future and are grateful for you provide so that students have private higher education

ties in Kansas. Again, thank you!

Kelly Director

Donnelly College, 1949 Friends University, 1898 Hesston College, 1909 Kansas Newman College, 1933

Kansas Wesleyan University. 1886 . McPherson College, 1887

MidAmerica Nazarene Colleee. 1966 Ouawa University, 1865 - -

Saint Mary College, Southwestern College, 1885 Sterling College, 1887 Tabor College, 1908

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INTRUST Bank, NA

Box One Wichita, KS 67201-5001 Telephone 316 383-1111 www. intrust bank. com

January 5, 2001 ~~ ~"~ 11\TRUST

Dr. Robert Kelly, Executive Director Kansas Independent College Fund 700 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 511 Topeka,KS 66603

RE: Maud Wyatt Testamentary Trust

Dear Dr. Kelly:

The December 29, 2000 annual income distribution of $22,698.30 from the Maud Wyatt Trust to the Kansas Independent College Fund was an increase of $4,424.00 over the 1999 amount. A large contributing factor was expenses that were eliminated when the 1607 S. Broadway property was sold in February. We knew for several years that achieving a sale would be beneficial and are thankful it has now been accomplished.

Another very pleasant memory from calendar year 2000 was the visit by Sister Tarcisia Roths and you on May 11. We are pleased that the Trust was able to make a $12,500.00 discretionary distribution from Principal. The opportunity of using a matching grant to enhance faculty development in the use of technology through a collaborative program must be exciting for all of your schools.

We are pleased that the Wyatt Trust not only had increased income to distribute, but could also participate in the special matching grant program during calendar year 2000. Best wishes to KICF for a very successful year in 2001.

Ro r W. on, Jr. Vice President & Trust Officer

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Investment THANK YOU to the many generous corporations, foundations and individuals that have enhanced our colleges and their students for nearly 60 years. KICA is grateful for our partnerships with each who have given hope to thousands of students with a dream of attending college. Each contribution is an investment in our future leaders. In fiscal year 2013-2013 KICA received over $125,000 for scholarships from the generous supporters listed below. 100% of every contribution is distributed directly to our member colleges and universities.

Anonymous Kansas Philanthropies, Inc.* Hutchinson

Baldwin State Bank* Baldwin City Lario Oil & Gas Company** Wichita

Bartlett and Company* Kansas City, MO Lee & Marlene Phillips Wichita

Berry Foundation* Wichita Legacy Bank* Colwich

Capitol Federal Foundation Topeka Martin, Pringle, Oliver,

Casey's General Store Ankeny, lA Wallace & Bauer, L.L.P. Wichita

Cecil R. & Carol L. Miller Overland Park Maud Wyatt Educational Trust** Wichita

Citizens State Bank* Cheney Monna J. Pinaire Trust Wichita

Commerce Bank, N.A. Kansas City, MO Mrs. Dwane L. Wallace Wichita

Denison State Bank* Holton Nichols Company Charitable Trust** Kansas City, MO

DeVore Foundation, Inc.** Wichita Orscheln Industries Foundation, Inc.* Moberly, MO

Dondlinger Foundation* Wichita Parmelee Foundation* Lenexa

Emprise Bank* Hillsboro Paul Uhlmann, Jr. & Elizabeth

Evco Wholesale Food Corporation* Emporia and Paul Uhlmann Ill Trust* Kansas City, MO

Farmers Alliance Insurance Companies McPherson Richard D. Smith & Sondra M. Langel Wichita

First National Bank of Hutchinson** Hutchinson Russel C. Leffel Shawnee Mission

First State Bank* Ransom Security Bank of Kansas City* Kansas City, KS

George K. Baum Foundation* Kansas City, MO Sisters of Charity Leavenworth

Gilmore & Bell, P.C. Kansas City, MO Stannard Foundation** Wichita

Graham-Michaelis Corporation* Wichita The Stock Exchange Bank* Caldwell

Henry E. Wurst Family Foundation** Kansas City, MO UPS Educational Endowment Fund

HRP Associates Holiday, FL (administered by CIC) Atlanta, GA

Hubco, Inc.* Hutchinson

** 50+ year donor * 40+ year donor

The Kansas Independent College Association and Fund develop, direct, and promote unified approaches to selected

16 corporations, foundations, and individuals for financial support of our eighteen member colleges and universities.

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A History of Giving: The Maud Wyatt Educational Trust 1963 - … · Salina, Kansas June 8, 1961 To the Presidents of Membe11 Institutions The Kansas Foundation for Private Colleges,