Access Foundation of Kansas
The foundation seeks private contributions and grants, organizes special projects, and manages and invests resources so that the funds derived may be used to provide people with disabilities greater access to community life.
Access Foundation of Kansas at a glance
In short: Access Foundation of Kansas gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,784,979
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Access Foundation of Kansas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independent Connection Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Connection Inc Salina, KS | General Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,784,979 | $82,833 | $22,357 | $10,000 | 1 | $67,547 |
| 2023 | $8,896,464 | $217,605 | $13,182 | — | — | $40,081 |
| 2022 | $8,196,952 | $190,521 | $8,836 | — | — | $34,226 |
| 2021 | $8,199,844 | $328,417 | $27,825 | — | — | $42,641 |
| 2020 | $7,951,140 | $132,252 | $29,830 | — | — | $27,383 |
About Access Foundation of Kansas
Based on IRS filings
Access Foundation of Kansas is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Salina, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $68K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Access Foundation of Kansas is led by Shelia Nelson-Stout, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shelia Nelson-Stout
President
On filings since 2020
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Lemons
Chairperson
Treasurer → Vice Chairperson, 2022
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina McDonald
Board Member
Chairperson → Past-Chairperson, 2022
Past-Chairperson → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Foltz
Past-Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2022
Chairperson → Past-Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Starks
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Gustin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Wallerius
CFO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Phillips
Vice Chairperson
Past-Chairperson → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Wise
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sid Gray-Kurtz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Reynolds (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sherri Barragree (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Access Foundation of Kansas
How much does Access Foundation of Kansas give each year?
Access Foundation of Kansas gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Access Foundation of Kansas?
Access Foundation of Kansas reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What is Access Foundation of Kansas?
Access Foundation of Kansas is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Salina, KS. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Access Foundation of Kansas operate?
Access Foundation of Kansas has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Access Foundation of Kansas's EIN?
Access Foundation of Kansas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1251314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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