Community foundation · EIN 48-1025832
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
Bird City, KS
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Bird City, KS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $3.19M in grants paid across 311 grants, with $94.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Usd #407 Russell County, Logan Community Development Foundation Inc and Usd #294 Decatur Community Schools.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grant applications are reviewed and approved by the board. grants are monitored by the board through one-time final reports submitted by grantees and occasional site visits.
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
Our mission is to empower our donors, affiliates and charitable partners through education, stewardship and regional collaboration, to create thriving communities and impact present and future generations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usd #407 Russell County | Russell, KS | Education | $164,589 |
| Logan Community Development Foundation Inc | Logan, KS | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, Grantmaking Foundation | $152,405 |
| Usd #294 Decatur Community Schools | Oberlin, KS | Education | $149,428 |
| West Central Kansas Association Inc | Russell, KS | Health Care | $107,577 |
| Phillips County Community Foundation Inc | Phillipsburg, KS | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, Grantmaking Foundation | $66,632 |
| Russell Recreation Commission | Russell, KS | Recreation & Sport | $44,955 |
| Usd #274 Oakley Public Schools | Oakley, KS | Education | $42,056 |
| Phillips County | Phillipsburg, KS | Public & Societal Benefit | $39,226 |
| City of Oberlin | Oberlin, KS | Public & Societal Benefit | $38,473 |
| Lucas Arts and Humanities Council Inc | Lucas, KS | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $37,525 |
| Rawlins County Conservation District | Hays, KS | Community Improvement | $35,000 |
| City of Goodland | Goodland, KS | Public & Societal Benefit | $34,546 |
| Thomas County Community Foundation | Colby, KS | Philanthropy, Voluntarism, Grantmaking Foundation | $33,784 |
| Gove County | Quinter, KS | Recreation & Sports | $30,250 |
| St Wenceslaus Catholic Church | Wilson, KS | Religion | $30,000 |
| Wallace County | Sharon Springs, KS | Public & Societal Benefit | $29,907 |
| City of Hoxie | Hoxie, KS | Public & Societal Benefit | $27,790 |
| Osborne United Methodist Church | Osborne, KS | Religion | $27,000 |
| Main Street Arts Council | Hoxie, KS | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $26,100 |
| City of Colby | Colby, KS | Public & Societal Benefit | $26,030 |
| Oakley Childcare Coalition Corp | Oakley, KS | Human Services | $25,000 |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Education | $23,814 |
| Usd #297 Saint Francis | St Francis, KS | Education | $22,286 |
| Bull City Community Foundation | Alton, KS | Philanthropty, Voluntarism, Grantmaking Foundation | $21,834 |
| Together Cheyenne County | St Francis, KS | Community Improvement | $21,000 |
The 25 largest of 311 grants listed on the return. 195 grants to individuals ($672K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Greater Northwest 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 Greater Northwest 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 Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $3,194,317 in grants paid (311 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Usd #407 Russell County (KS), $165K, Logan Community Development Foundation Inc (KS), $152K, Usd #294 Decatur Community Schools (KS), $149K, West Central Kansas Association Inc (KS), $108K and Phillips County Community Foundation Inc (KS), $66.6K.