Community foundation · EIN 48-1221368
Central Kansas Community Foundation
Newton, KS
Central Kansas Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Newton, KS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $3.8M in grants paid across 168 grants, with $39.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Hillsboro Community Child Care Center Inc, City of Hesston and Marion County Fire District #2.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Central Kansas Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The Foundation requires each grantee to submit a grant report describing the outcome of the program or project and budget information about how the grant funds were spent.
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
Building stronger communities through charitable giving.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Community Child Care Center Inc | Hillsboro, KS | Operating Support | $257,000 |
| City of Hesston | Hesston, KS | Operating Support | $107,108 |
| Marion County Fire District #2 | Goessel, KS | Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Newton Senior Center | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Sunflower Theatre Foundation Inc | Peabody, KS | Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Newton Area Senior Center | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $65,000 |
| Elk County Preservation Society Inc | Howard, KS | Operating Support | $58,000 |
| Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum | Goessel, KS | Operating Support | $53,820 |
| Florence Historical Society | Florence, KS | Operating Support | $36,000 |
| City of Newton | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $35,313 |
| Kansas Christian Home | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $31,940 |
| Newton Public Library | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $31,400 |
| Newton Public Library Foundation | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $30,000 |
| USD 373 Newton | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $28,600 |
| Salvation Army - Butler County | El Dorado, KS | Operating Support | $28,076 |
| City of Moline | Moline, KS | Operating Support | $24,669 |
| Bethel College | North Newton, KS | Operating Support | $24,185 |
| Newton Fine Arts Association | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $22,720 |
| United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $22,229 |
| First United Methodist Church | Halstead, KS | Operating Support | $21,200 |
| First Baptist Church of El Dorado | El Dorado, KS | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Asbury Park Foundation | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| USD 410 Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh | Hillsboro, KS | Operating Support | $19,600 |
| Harvey County Historical Society Inc | Newton, KS | Operating Support | $18,550 |
| Morning Star Ranch | Florence, KS | Operating Support | $18,000 |
The 25 largest of 168 grants listed on the return. 91 grants to individuals ($149K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Central Kansas Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Central Kansas Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Central Kansas Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $3,803,059 in grants paid (168 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Central Kansas Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Hillsboro Community Child Care Center Inc (KS), $257K, City of Hesston (KS), $107K, Marion County Fire District #2 (KS), $100K, Newton Senior Center (KS), $70K and Sunflower Theatre Foundation Inc (KS), $70K.