Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc
To enhance economic, community, rural, and overall development; to improve health care, education, environment, and recreation; and to ensure the future of our citizens and the communities in which they live
Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc gave $285K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $285K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $285,000
- -58.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $285,000
- +26.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $285,000
- Total assets
- $139,944
- -66.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Greater NW KS Community Foundation ($285K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $794K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater NW KS Community Foundation Bird City, KS | Funds to Assist with County Projects | $285,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $139,944 | $3,819 | $286,741 | $285,000 | 1 | $3,819 |
| 2022 | $422,866 | $77,185 | $699,412 | $678,071 | 3 | $72,303 |
| 2021 | $1,045,093 | $66,924 | $44,832 | $19,350 | 2 | $57,207 |
| 2020 | $1,023,001 | $55,777 | $816,221 | $793,912 | 4 | $47,990 |
About Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Atwood, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $140K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $285K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc is led by Scott Chvatal, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Scott Chvatal
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Holle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Bearley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Chvatal
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Eileen Porubsky (2020) — Director
- Former: Gary Nemeth (2020) — Director
- Former: Lori Marintzer (2020) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Argabright (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Travis Rickford (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc
How much does Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc give each year?
Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc gave $285K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $678K across 3 grants.
How large is Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc?
Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc reported $140K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What is Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc?
Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Atwood, KS. It holds $140K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc operate?
Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kansas, Tennessee.
What is Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc's EIN?
Area Community Enrichment Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1239581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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