Community foundation · EIN 48-1169158
Emporia Community Foundation
Emporia, KS
Emporia Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Emporia, KS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.88M in grants paid across 579 grants, with $45.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Newman Regional Health, CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness and Symphony in the Flint Hills.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Emporia Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
A copy of the grant application is kept in the file or the advisement form for the fund. The eligibility record includes information from Guidestar or verification on the IRS website. Information may also be printed off of a website or be included in the grant recipient's application. Applications received during a grant cycle are in a competitive process. The committee will review them and then come to a consensus for the recommendations. Their recommendations are then given to the board of directors for approval. Otherwise, the grants are recommended by the fund advisors. We do request follow up, especially for any grants awarded during a grant cycle. We generally receive photos and invoices.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Emporia Community Foundation is a collection of separate funds and resources given by caring citizens who have chosen to make their community a better place to work and live, now and in the future. The sole purpose is to make the 'community' a better place for perpetuity. The 'community' consists of the Kansas counties of Lyon, Chase, Greenwood, Morris, Osage, Coffey and Wabaunsee.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Regional Health | Emporia, KS | support the arts | $841,583 |
| CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness | Emporia, KS | support art programs | $394,663 |
| Symphony in the Flint Hills | Cottonwood Falls, KS | support internships for conservation | $347,676 |
| Olpe Community Improvement Inc | Olpe, KS | support disaster relief | $131,000 |
| Usd 252 | Hartford, KS | support USD 284 programs | $108,583 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Manhattan, KS | support faith based ministry | $99,500 |
| Hetlinger Developmental Services Inc | Emporia, KS | support the needs of the animal population | $83,132 |
| Chase County Care & Compassion Inc | Strong City, KS | support park improvements and public safety | $77,630 |
| Usd 284 | Cottonwood Falls, KS | Operating support | $75,352 |
| City of Americus | Americus, KS | support park improvements | $73,190 |
| Hetlinger Foundation | Emporia, KS | support juvenile diabetes | $66,052 |
| Strong City Preservation Alliance Inc | Strong City, KS | support children with diabetes and Type 1 awareness | $64,625 |
| Greenwood Preservation Society | Eureka, KS | support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $60,000 |
| First Congregational Church | Emporia, KS | support faith based ministry | $54,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | support disaster relief | $51,225 |
| Barry Flinchbaugh Center for Ag and Food Policy | Manhattan, KS | food pantry for Chase County residents | $50,000 |
| Little Lyons Childcare Inc | Emporia, KS | support community programs and local 4-H | $50,000 |
| Emporia Main Street Inc | Emporia, KS | support for local senior center | $48,072 |
| Emporia Arts Council | Emporia, KS | support local art programs | $46,985 |
| NLC Youth Association | Allen, KS | support community fitness project in Olpe, KS | $45,150 |
| First United Methodist Church | Emporia, KS | support museum about the Flint Hills region | $42,328 |
| Matfield Green Works Inc | Matfield Green, KS | support the local community hospital and its programs | $37,000 |
| Lowther Building Fund Inc | Emporia, KS | support the arts and the tallgrass prairie | $31,949 |
| Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | support for upkeep of historic Welsh cemetery | $31,026 |
| City of Madison | Madison, KS | support Kansas Business Hall of Fame | $30,256 |
The 25 largest of 579 grants listed on the return. 512 grants to individuals ($231K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Emporia 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 Emporia 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 Emporia Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,880,366 in grants paid (579 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Emporia Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Newman Regional Health (KS), $842K, CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness (KS), $395K, Symphony in the Flint Hills (KS), $348K, Olpe Community Improvement Inc (KS), $131K and Usd 252 (KS), $109K.