Golden Belt Community Foundation

Organization Overview

Golden Belt Community Foundation is located in Great Bend, KS. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2021, Golden Belt Community Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Golden Belt 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 12/2021, Golden Belt Community Foundation generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Golden Belt Community Foundation has awarded 238 individual grants totaling $4,827,240. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BRING EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PLAN FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE WITH OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS CREATING REMARKABLE LEGACIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES NECESSARY FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS, WHICH BENEFIT CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATION AND FOR BASIC NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING A SIGNIFICANT HARDSHIP. THE FOUNDATION PRIMARILY SERVES THE COUNTIES OF BARTON, PAWNEE, RUSH AND STAFFORD IN CENTRAL KANSAS. MOST GRANTS ARE AWARDED THROUGH AN OPEN AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY, COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS AND ARE REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTEERS BEFORE APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED SIGNIFICANT GRANTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH, SERVICES FOR THE INDIGENT, RECREATION AND PLAY SPACE, EDUCATION AND THE ARTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christy Tustin
Executive Director
$95,914
Leonard Bunselmeyer
President
$0
Sheryl Schamaun
Vice President
$0
Kara Jecha
Treasurer
$0
Joan Panning
Secretary
$0
Kelby Adams
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $475,854
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,372,420
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $492,620
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,848,274
Total Program Service Revenue$23,597
Investment income $450,117
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
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 $2,324,679

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Golden Belt Community Foundation has awarded $696,341 in support to 32 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: Scholarships

$83,000

GOLDEN BELT HUMAN AND ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY

PURPOSE: Operating Support

$81,711

BARTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Great Bend, KS

PURPOSE: Operating Support

$50,606

KANS FOR KIDS FIGHTING CANCER FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hoisington, KS

PURPOSE: Operating Support

$50,052

CLARA BARTON FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hoisington, KS

PURPOSE: Park Improvements

$50,000

USD 428 EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Great Bend, KS

PURPOSE: Operating Support for Preschool

$45,436
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Golden Belt Community Foundation has recieved totaling $235,032.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dorothy M Morrison Foundation

Olathe, KS

PURPOSE: BARTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

$234,000
Land O L Foundation

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MEMBER CO-OP MATCHES

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$32
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$22,807,029
Earnings$2,855,481
Admin Expense$247,568
Net Contributions$945,208
Grants-$686,129
Ending Balance$27,046,279

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