Emporia Community Foundation is located in Emporia, KS. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Emporia Community Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Emporia Community 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 12/2023, Emporia Community Foundation generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Emporia Community Foundation has awarded 588 individual grants totaling $17,621,803. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO CONNECT CARING PEOPLE WITH CAUSES THAT BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE EMPORIA, KANSAS AREA WHICH INCLUDES CHASE, COFFEY, GREENWOOD, LYON, MORRIS, OSAGE AND WABAUNSEE COUNTIES.DURING 2023, THE FOUNDATION PARTICIPATED IN MATCH DAY RAISING $667,734 WITH A TOTAL OF 1,288 DONORS BENEFITING 35 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeff Williams President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Dean Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janis Meyer Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Filinger Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brandon Khan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kay Lauer Board Member | 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 | $4,838,979 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $273,962 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,838,979 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $734,636 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $487 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,574,362 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,303,140 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $167,341 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $154,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,700 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $34,281 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,626 |
Other employee benefits | $1,850 |
Payroll taxes | $13,788 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,572 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,272 |
Office expenses | $14,879 |
Information technology | $37,309 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,579 |
Travel | $2,090 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,756 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,780 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,814,463 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $306,131 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $41,943,873 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $93,436 |
Total assets | $42,343,440 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,669 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $68,975 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $4,752 |
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 | $81,746 |
Total liabilities | $159,142 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,957,900 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,226,398 |
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 | $42,343,440 |
Over the last fiscal year, Emporia Community Foundation has awarded $3,060,147 in support to 64 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: support diabetes research | $17,500 |
AMERICAN LEGION - SAMUEL MARES POST #8 PURPOSE: provide support for Veterans | $32,826 |
ARVONIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY PURPOSE: support the preservation and restoration of the historic buildings of Arvonia, KS | $99,250 |
CAMP ALEXANDER PURPOSE: support camp activities for kids | $10,700 |
CAMP WOOD PURPOSE: support camp activities for kids | $18,614 |
CHASE COUNTY PURPOSE: support law enforcement youth programs and recognize historic courthouse | $55,327 |