Kansas Rural Communities Foundation is located in Wamego, KS. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (S22) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood & Block Associations, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kansas Rural Communities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Kansas Rural Communities Foundation generated $891.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Kansas Rural Communities Foundation has awarded 92 individual grants totaling $2,396,133. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROVIDE A VEHICLE BY WHICH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS CAN FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. SOLICIT FUNDS AND EDUCATE POTENTIAL DONORS ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF GIVING FOR BOTH THE DONOR AND THEIR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS - THE FOUNDATION DISBURSED FUNDS TO EXEMPT AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES. GRANTS ARE DISBURSED UPON THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Roller President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Devin Weis Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chantel Routh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Thomas Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Viven Olsen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robin Blume Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $813,826 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $813,826 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $39,348 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,437 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $891,699 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $943,826 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,223 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,223 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $237 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,922 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,186 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,325 |
Information technology | $209 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,508 |
Travel | $245 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,575 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,011,982 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$7,307 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $327,251 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $1,588,038 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,907,982 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $193 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $193 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,907,789 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,907,982 |
Over the last fiscal year, Kansas Rural Communities Foundation has awarded $725,410 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BEST BEST & KRIEGER PURPOSE: KANSAS AQUEDUCT COALITION FUND | $15,000 |
NEW BOSTON CREATIVE GROUP LLC PURPOSE: SERVICE FEES & REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES | $433,465 |
PAXICO BLUES FEST PURPOSE: REIMBURSE FOR TALENT | $9,000 |
WABAUNSEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: NEW ARENA, SWINE BARN, REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES | $113,514 |
KOELZER EPOXY COATINGS LLC PURPOSE: REPAIRS TO ARMORY STEPS | $7,390 |
COMMUNITY CONNECTION PURPOSE: LAKE IDLEWILD RESTORATION | $5,435 |