Community foundation · EIN 48-1243847
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas
Pittsburg, KS
Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is a community foundation based in Pittsburg, KS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $3.44M in grants paid across 216 grants, with $74.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Point Forward Inc and Support Local Journalism Project.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
All grant recommendations for organizations are reviewed to ensure that the grant is for charitable purposes and no goods or services will be received. Grantees are checked against the IRS public charity list and watch list. The Foundation verifies student qualifications and continuing eligibility of recipients before releasing scholarship payments.
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
Community foundation operating in the southeast region of Kansas
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $255,121 |
| Point Forward Inc | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Support Local Journalism Project | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $222,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri Kansas | Joplin, MO | Operating Support | $122,048 |
| First Church of the Nazarene- Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $100,100 |
| First United Methodist Church Wesley House | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $81,828 |
| Family Resource Center Inc | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $68,281 |
| Columbus Recreation Commission | Columbus, KS | Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Frontenac Education Foundation | Frontenac, KS | Operating Support | $58,817 |
| City of Erie | Erie, KS | Operating Support | $53,333 |
| Columbus USD #493 | Columbus, KS | Operating Support | $51,285 |
| City of Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $48,506 |
| Hospital District 1 Crawford County Foundation | Girard, KS | Operating Support | $47,949 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Operating Support | $47,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $39,893 |
| Angels Among Us | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $37,027 |
| Fort Scott Community College Foundation | Fort Scott, KS | Operating Support | $36,897 |
| Kansas 4-H Foundation Inc | Manhattan, KS | Operating Support | $35,000 |
| DBLO Association | Weir, KS | Operating Support | $33,594 |
| Countryside Christian School Inc | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $32,000 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Operating Support | $30,900 |
| First United Methodist Church | Pittsburg, KS | Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Special Olympics Kansas | Mission, KS | Operating Support | $25,670 |
| Columbus Museum | Columbus, KS | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Labette Health Foundation Inc | Parsons, KS | Operating Support | $25,000 |
The 25 largest of 216 grants listed on the return. 135 grants to individuals ($184K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas'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 Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $3,440,844 in grants paid (216 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (KS), $255K, Point Forward Inc (KS), $250K, Support Local Journalism Project (KS), $222K, Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri Kansas (MO), $122K and First Church of the Nazarene- Pittsburg (KS), $100K.