Grantmaking public charity · EIN 48-1147950
Alma Area Foundation
Alma, KS
Alma Area Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Alma, KS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $139K in grants paid across 21 grants, with $1.25M in total assets. Its largest grants went to American Legion Post #32, Mcfarland Senior Citizens Center and The Heritage Home.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Alma Area Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The alma area foundation currently manages multiple high school scholarships. these scholarships allow us to make a positive impact on the graduating class at wabaunsee high school each year. class size at the high school averages around 30 students. we are able to provide scholarships for a number of those students each year. in addition, we have three other scholarships that we offer to college students who were graduates of wabaunsee high school. the way these scholarships are structured we are able to further assist 4-5 college students each year with their college expenses as one of the scholarships is renewable for three years.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To administer scholarships and public improvements to promote tourism.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Legion Post #32 | Alma, KS | To Assist with the Continuation of Operations | $5,000 |
| Mcfarland Senior Citizens Center | Mcfarland, KS | To Assist with the Continuation of Operations | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Home | Alma, KS | To Assist with the Continuation of Operations | $5,000 |
| Wabaunsee County Economic Development | Alma, KS | To Assist with the Continuation of Operations | $5,000 |
The 4 largest of 21 grants listed on the return. 17 grants to individuals ($28K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Alma Area Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Alma Area Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Alma Area Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $138,856 in grants paid (21 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Alma Area Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to American Legion Post #32 (KS), $5K, Mcfarland Senior Citizens Center (KS), $5K, The Heritage Home (KS), $5K and Wabaunsee County Economic Development (KS), $5K.