Emporia Community Foundation

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeff Williams
President
$0
Paul Dean
Vice President
$0
Janis Meyer
Treasurer
$0
Brian Filinger
Board Member
$0
Brandon Khan
Board Member
$0
Kay Lauer
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Emporia Community Foundation has awarded $3,060,147 in support to 64 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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