Finnup Foundation Trustees

  • A portrait of an elderly woman with short, curly gray hair, glasses, pearl earrings, a pearl necklace, and a light blue blazer, smiling against a dark, cloudy background.

    Katherine Hart

    EMERITUS TRUSTEE

    Katherine Hart, original Administrative Trustee of the Foundation, representing the Community Congregational Church for over 35 years, retired in 2014 and was named Emeritus Trustee to honor her for her many valuable contributions to the Foundation over the years. We honor her for her dedication, service, wisdom, and integrity for her excellent management of the Foundation’s assets as well as for her heart for philanthropy in meeting the needs of this community.

  • An older woman with short blonde hair, wearing red and black glasses, gold jewelry, and a black blazer, standing with arms crossed against a blue, textured background.

    Caverly Hart

    TRUSTEE

    Caverly Hart, cousin to Frederick and Isabel, represents the Community Congregational Church. Funds support the church's scholarship and building fund programs in Garden City.

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair and beard wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a dark blazer, smiling against a dark background.

    Lance Woodbury

    TRUSTEE

    Lance Woodbury represents the City of Garden City.  Funds support the upkeep and beautification of Frederick Finnup Park.

  • A professional headshot of a man in a suit with a tie, smiling with short, light brown hair and a neutral background.

    John D. Pinegar

    TRUSTEE

    John D. Pinegar from Topeka represents Washburn University, which offers scholarships for students who graduated from high schools in Finney County and nearby areas.

A city street with buildings and trees, with a colorful logo above that reads 'GARDEN CITY' and the tagline 'The world grows here'.
A church building with a brick exterior, tall steeple, and arched windows, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a bright blue sky.
A sign for Washburn University with a waterfall feature and landscaped garden with yellow flowers and greenery in the background.

Staff

A woman with long blonde hair wearing black glasses, a white shirt, and a navy blazer, smiling in front of a dark gray background.
A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black blazer and white blouse, smiling against a dark grey background.

Amy Heinemann

Kylie Boyd

Logo of the Finnup Foundation with beige laurel leaves and waves on a black background.

About Us

The Finnup Foundation Trust was established in 1977 by siblings Frederick Finnup and Isabel Finnup, who carried on the legacy of generosity that was modeled by their father, George Finnup, and their grandfather, Frederick Finnup.

The Finnup family's interest in families and youth is expressed through the gifts to many organizations in the community.  When considering the requests that are submitted, the trustees keep in mind the history of the family and the purposes for which the foundation was established. Gifts may be made only to non-profit organizations so designated by a 501(c)3 tax-exempt ruling from the Internal Revenue Service. Funds are distributed once a year, in the spring.

We would like to think the Finnup Foundation Trust is the result of the dedication and hard work of the first Frederick Finnup and the values he instilled in his son, grandson, and granddaughter. Our hope is to continue that dedication and trust by fulfilling the wishes of the donors as set up in our Trust Instrument.

Approximately 42 million dollars has been distributed to date.