Western Kansas Community Foundation is located in Garden City, 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, Western Kansas Community Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Kansas 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, Western Kansas Community Foundation generated $2.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Western Kansas Community Foundation has awarded 527 individual grants totaling $15,242,474. 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
ENRICHING WESTERN KANSAS LIFE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY, COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2023, THE FOUNDATION PARTICIPATED IN MATCH DAY RAISING OVER $906,000 WITH A TOTAL OF 1,003 DONORS BENEFITING 43 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Pat Sanders Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Lobmeyer Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dick Monical Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Biera Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marvin Graber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Neal Gillespie Assistant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $1,627,573 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,627,573 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,605 |
Investment income | $771,116 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $94,475 |
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 | $2,664,401 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,823,030 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,356 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,214 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $209,200 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,844 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,048 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,170 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,143 |
Advertising and promotion | $39,955 |
Office expenses | $85,114 |
Information technology | $33,922 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,454 |
Travel | $10,981 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,170 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,113 |
All other expenses | $4,958 |
Total functional expenses | $2,412,458 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,064,570 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $838,846 |
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 | $3,133 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,497,260 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $44,001,543 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $117,787 |
Total assets | $48,523,139 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,850,825 |
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 | $102,330 |
Total liabilities | $1,953,155 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,014,811 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,555,173 |
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 | $48,523,139 |
Over the last fiscal year, Western Kansas Community Foundation has awarded $1,502,756 in support to 52 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BENINCASA PURPOSE: Operating Grant | $20,775 |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF FINNEY & KEARNY COUNTIES PURPOSE: Operating Grant | $34,636 |
BERNADINE SITTS INTERMEDIATE CENTER PURPOSE: Operating Grant | $10,030 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS PURPOSE: Operating Grant | $5,740 |
COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PURPOSE: Operating Grant | $60,243 |
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS PURPOSE: Operating Grant | $18,590 |