Community foundation · EIN 74-2804940
Golden Belt Community Foundation
Great Bend, KS
Golden Belt Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Great Bend, KS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $5.95M in grants paid across 121 grants, with $41.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Great Bend Recreation Commission Foundation, University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy and Great Bend Alive Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Golden Belt 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
The Foundation's mission is to inspire individuals to collaborate and create a thriving future, fostering connections with family, friends, and neighbors, while creating legacies that endure.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend Recreation Commission Foundation | Great Bend, KS | Operating Support | $296,762 |
| University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy | Los Angeles, CA | Operating Support | $129,600 |
| Great Bend Alive Inc | Great Bend, KS | Community Devel | $127,362 |
| Barton Community College | Great Bend, KS | Educational | $113,870 |
| Golden Belt Humane & Animal Welfare Society Inc | Great Bend, KS | Animal-Related | $101,929 |
| First Christian Church | Great Bend, KS | Operating Support | $74,905 |
| Barton County Historical Society | Great Bend, KS | Equipment | $71,949 |
| University of Kansas Hospital Authority | Kansas City, KS | Operating Support | $50,182 |
| Great Bend Zoological Society Inc | Great Bend, KS | Environment, Public Space | $49,611 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church | Great Bend, KS | Human Services | $37,209 |
| Live Like Jesus Today Ministries Inc | Ellinwood, KS | Operating Support | $32,208 |
| Mass General Development Office Community Fundraising | Boston, MA | Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Holy Family School | Great Bend, KS | Educational | $29,571 |
| Stafford County Economic Development Inc | St John, KS | Community Devel | $29,124 |
| Community Food Bank of Barton County Inc | Great Bend, KS | Food, Nutrition | $27,535 |
| Great Bend Bat Cats | Great Bend, KS | Operating Support | $26,529 |
| Family Crisis Center Inc | Great Bend, KS | Housing, Shelter | $24,767 |
| Fort Larned Historical Society Inc | Larned, KS | Arts, Culture | $23,099 |
| The Salvation Army | Hoffman Estates, IL | Operating Support | $22,219 |
| Welcome Inn Leisure Center Inc | Larned, KS | Food, Nutrition | $21,510 |
| United Way Of Central Kansas Inc | Great Bend, KS | Human Services | $20,689 |
| Central Ks Dream Center Inc | Great Bend, KS | Housing, Shelter | $19,464 |
| Great Bend Public Library | Great Bend, KS | Educational | $19,126 |
| Barton County Emergency Aid Association | Great Bend, KS | Human Services | $18,689 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Barton County Kansas Inc | Great Bend, KS | Health, General | $17,768 |
The 25 largest of 121 grants listed on the return. 67 grants to individuals ($139K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Golden Belt 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 Golden Belt 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 Golden Belt Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $5,946,446 in grants paid (121 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Golden Belt Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Great Bend Recreation Commission Foundation (KS), $297K, University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy (CA), $130K, Great Bend Alive Inc (KS), $127K, Barton Community College (KS), $114K and Golden Belt Humane & Animal Welfare Society Inc (KS), $102K.