Baughman Foundation
Baughman Foundation is a private foundation based in Liberal, Kansas. Its stated aim is to support local communities through charitable organizations nominated by family members, while encouraging family members to participate in charitable giving.
Baughman Foundation at a glance
In short: Baughman Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Kansas. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,120,259
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,008
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $18,657,403
- -0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Baughman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests: applications must be sponsored by a family member, whose name should be included. The 2024 filing lists Carol Feather-Francis as the contact and asks applicants to submit a proposal describing the need, other funding available, and amount requested. The filing says awards must meet criteria specified in the original Trust. The website also excludes political or religious applications and applications involving a family member’s conflict of interest or direct benefit. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Monthly Board Meeting.
- Deadline
- Monthly Board Meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Carol Feather - Francis
Mailing address: PO Box 1356, Liberal, KS 67905-1356
Phone: (620) 624-1371
Website: https://baughmanfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baughman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SCCC Development Foundation ($278K). Together the top 10 received $859K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 147 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 7% to Oklahoma, 3% to Colorado, and 1% to Tennessee. Examples of 2024 recipients also include organizations in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Baughman Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $976K (2023) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCCC Development Foundation Liberal, KS | Scholarships | $277,500 |
| USD 480 Liberal, KS | Programs, Equipment, Scholarships | $209,204 |
| City of Liberal Liberal, KS | Parks and Recreation | $127,500 |
| Panhandle State Foundation Goodwell, OK | Scholarships | $65,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $45,000 |
| Kanza Society Inc Garden City, KS | Public Radio Operations | $40,000 |
| Smokey Hills Public Television Bunker Hill, KS | Public TV Operations | $35,000 |
| Brent Eley Foundation Aurora, CO | Food Security Expenses | $30,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment Lawrence, KS | Endowment | $30,000 |
| Babe Ruth Baseball Association of L Liberal, KS | Assistance with 2024 Baseball Program | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,657,403 | $1,493,573 | $1,493,736 | $1,120,259 | 32 | $1,241,226 | $1,240,766 | $1,356,500 |
| 2023 | $18,657,436 | $1,306,841 | $1,351,973 | $975,599 | 24 | $1,113,926 | $1,123,809 | $1,257,078 |
| 2022 | $18,702,588 | $739,339 | $1,417,653 | $1,018,220 | 30 | $1,147,533 | $904,439 | $1,278,059 |
| 2021 | $19,380,926 | $1,805,843 | $1,558,337 | $1,230,707 | 31 | $1,285,712 | $1,533,218 | $1,373,725 |
| 2020 | $19,133,420 | $914,806 | $1,796,384 | $1,460,140 | 30 | — | $666,200 | $1,273,044 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it seeks to make a meaningful impact on selected charitable organizations and encourage family members to become active in charitable giving. Its 2024 grants included scholarships, school programs and equipment, parks and recreation, public radio and television, food security, and baseball programming.
Among its grantees, Panhandle State Foundation describes its mission as providing educational experiences that enrich students’ lives and prepare them for careers in several fields. KANZA Society says it provides public radio service to residents of the High Plains. Brent Eley Foundation describes its work as providing a supportive long-term home and tailored services for families facing a life-threatening medical crisis. Other 2024 grantees include Heartspring, which serves children with neurodevelopmental needs, and Ronald McDonald House Charities, which supports children and families receiving community health care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $1,120,259. Grant amounts ranged from $850 to $277,500, with a median of $17,500. Its largest grants included $277,500 to SCCC Development Foundation for scholarships, $209,204 to USD 480 for programs, equipment, and scholarships, and $127,500 to the City of Liberal for parks and recreation. Other grants included $65,000 to Panhandle State Foundation for scholarships, $40,000 to KANZA Society for public radio operations, and $30,000 to Brent Eley Foundation for food security expenses.
The foundation’s website suggests requests of $1,000–$3,000 and says it does not anticipate contributing more than $3,500 in a single grant. It also says applications for general operating expenses will not be approved. These stated guidelines differ from the larger grants reported in the 2024 filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carol Feather-Francis as President, Nathan Foreman as Secretary/Treasurer, and Richard R. Yoxall as Vice President.
Baughman Foundation is led by Carol Feather-Francis, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Feather-Francis
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Nathan Foreman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Richard R. Yoxall
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $54K, to Carol Feather-Francis (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Baughman Foundation
How much does Baughman Foundation give each year?
Baughman Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $976K across 24 grants.
What is Baughman Foundation's typical grant size?
Baughman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $35,008, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baughman Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Baughman Foundation give grants?
Baughman Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Liberal, KS (14 grants), Wichita, KS (4 grants) and Garden City, KS (3 grants).
Does Baughman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Baughman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Baughman Foundation's largest grantees?
Baughman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include SCCC Development Foundation ($277,500), USD 480 ($209,204) and City of Liberal ($127,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($45,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baughman Foundation?
Baughman Foundation reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Baughman Foundation fund?
The foundation says it seeks to make a meaningful impact on selected charitable organizations and encourage family members to become active in charitable giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baughman Foundation?
The website says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests: applications must be sponsored by a family member, whose name should be included. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baughman Foundation's EIN?
Baughman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6108797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Baughman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Baughman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/baughman-foundation-morg_bc6f2eef43894ce7a0fcfd7052fa57a3
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