Baughman Foundation

LIBERAL, KS EIN: 48-6108797 Website

The Baughman Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1960, based in Liberal, Kansas. The foundation is dedicated to supporting local community initiatives and charitable causes through philanthropic grantmaking and community development partnerships.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.7M

-0.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+14.8% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$35K

-13.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baughman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Therapeutic riding expenses
Educational initiatives and scholarships
Infrastructure and facility improvements (including HVAC systems and remodeling projects)
Substance abuse treatment (residential and outpatient)
Medical screening equipment
Community development projects
Human services
Education and philanthropy

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

Grantmaking

Average Grant

amount varies by year

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, with a particular emphasis on the local Liberal, Kansas community and surrounding region.

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $5.4M (93%)

Oklahoma $243K (4%)

Tennessee $105K (2%)

Colorado $60K (1%)

States

Colorado Kansas Oklahoma Tennessee

Cities

AuroraBunker HillCimarronEmporiaForganGarden CityGoodwellHesstonHugotonKismetLawrenceLiberalMeadeMemphisMissionPlainsScott CitySubletteTopekaTyrone

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:

Total Assets: $18,657,436
Total Revenues: $1,306,841
Total Expenses: $1,351,973
Total Liabilities: $876
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$18,657,403	$18,657,436	$18,702,588
Revenue	$1,493,573	$1,306,841	$739,339
Expenses	$1,493,736	$1,351,973	$1,417,653
Qualifying Distributions	$1,241,226	$1,113,926	$1,147,533
Net Investment Income	$1,240,766	$1,123,809	$904,439
Distributable Amount	$1,356,500	$1,257,078	$1,278,059

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

147 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sccc Development Foundation ($277,500), Usd 480 ($209,204), City of Liberal ($127,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
USD 480 LIBERAL, KS	PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT, SCHOLARSHIPS	$209,204
KS INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND TOPEKA, KS	SCHOLARSHIPS & BUILD TO PLANNED	$45,000
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES WICHITA, KS	ADOPT A ROOM	$13,595
PANHANDLE STATE FOUNDATION GOODWELL, OK	SCHOLARSHIPS	$65,000
CROSSROADS CENTER INC LIBERAL, KS	THERAPEUTIC RIDING EXPENSES	$9,000
CITY OF LIBERAL LIBERAL, KS	PARKS AND RECREATION	$127,500
BABE RUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION OF L LIBERAL, KS	ASSISTANCE WITH 2024 BASEBALL PROGRAM	$25,000
COMMUNITY CONCERTS OF LIBERAL LIBERAL, KS	COMMUNITY CONCERT OPERATIONS	$850
BEEJAYS INC LIBERAL, KS	OPERATIONS & EQUIPMENT	$20,000
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER LIBERAL, KS	ASSIST WITH PUBLIC HEALTH FAIR	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Carol Feather-Francis – President (as of 2023)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CAROL FEATHER-FRANCIS	President	25	$54,000
NATHAN FOREMAN	Sec/Treas	3	$18,000
RICHARD R YOXALL	Vice President	3	$18,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Baughman Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Therapeutic riding expenses • Educational initiatives and scholarships • Infrastructure and facility improvements (including HVAC systems and remodeling projects) • Substance abuse treatment (residential and outpatient) • Medical screening equipment • Community development projects • Human services • Education and philanthropy The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

How do I apply for a grant from Baughman Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 30 grants in 2023 • Total giving: $1,120,259 (based on recent data) • Typical award range: $50–$277,500 • Average grant amount varies by year **Recent Grants (2023):** • Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL): $40,000 for classrooms • High Plains Public Radio (HPPR): $35,000 for maintenance and auto program • Oklahoma Panhandle State University: $25,000 for scholarships and professional development

Where does Baughman Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado, with a particular emphasis on the local Liberal, Kansas community and surrounding region.

What size grants does Baughman Foundation award?

In 2024, Baughman Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Baughman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Baughman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.