CES Best
CES Best is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cimarron, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
CES Best at a glance
In short: CES Best gave $10K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $10K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $10,307
- +5.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $10,307
- +5.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,307
- Total assets
- $25,207
- +36.1% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who CES Best funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $10K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,307 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25,207 | $17,868 | $10,307 | $10,307 | 1 | $10,307 |
| 2021 | $18,523 | $23,945 | $9,790 | $9,790 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $4,368 | $7,567 | $9,621 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CES Best is led by Winter Kopper, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Winter Kopper
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 CES Best
How much does CES Best give each year?
CES Best gave $10K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is CES Best?
CES Best reported $25K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is CES Best?
CES Best is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cimarron, KS. It holds $25K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does CES Best operate?
CES Best has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is CES Best's EIN?
CES Best's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3220177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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