Clay County Educational Endowment
Clay County Educational Endowment is a private foundation based in Clay Center, Kansas. It supports educational scholarships for USD #379 graduates and students in specific programs, as well as stipends for USD #379 teachers.
Clay County Educational Endowment at a glance
In short: Clay County Educational Endowment gave $17K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $937.778), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,880
- +43.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $938
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $490
- -92.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clay County Educational Endowment
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 514, Clay Center, KS 67432
Phone: (785) 632-3171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clay County Educational Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Board of Education Unified School District 379 ($1K). Together the top 6 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($10,880), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clay County Educational Endowment gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $26K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,880 |
| Board of Education Unified School District 379 Clay Center, KS | Back to School Program | $1,000 |
| Clay Center Community High School Clay Center, KS | Teachers Stipend | $1,000 |
| Clay Center Community Middle School Clay Center, KS | Teachers Stipend | $1,000 |
| Garfield Elementary School Clay Center, KS | Teachers Stipend | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Clay Center, KS | Teachers Stipend | $1,000 |
| Wakefield K-12 School Wakefield, KS | Teachers Stipend | $1,000 |
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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 | $490 | $12,780 | $19,150 | $16,880 | 18 | $16,880 | — | $181 |
| 2023 | $6,860 | $14,116 | $14,053 | $11,800 | 16 | $11,800 | — | $336 |
| 2022 | $6,797 | $12,800 | $13,567 | $10,601 | 17 | $10,601 | — | $354 |
| 2021 | $7,564 | $14,703 | $27,168 | $24,188 | 19 | $24,188 | $95 | $645 |
| 2020 | $18,649 | $20,473 | $29,896 | $25,760 | 14 | — | $5,368 | $1,153 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clay County Educational Endowment reported a distributable amount of $181 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation reports awarding general educational scholarships to USD #379 graduates, scholarships to qualifying students participating in specific programs, and stipends to USD #379 teachers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $16,880. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $2,080, with a median of $1,000. Examples include $1,000 to the USD 379 Board of Education for a back-to-school program and $1,000 each to Clay Center Community High School, Clay Center Community Middle School, Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Wakefield K-12 School for teacher stipends. Individual recipients received scholarships, including grants of $2,080, $2,000, and $1,500.
The filing also describes scholarships and teacher stipends as direct charitable activities. It reports approximately 5 to 10 general scholarships per year, approximately 5 to 10 scholarships per year for students participating in specific programs, and approximately 5 teacher stipends per year. These are described as the foundation’s own activities, not as an application program for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bill Oetinger as president, Monte Green as vice-president, Cathy Affolter as treasurer, Brandi Griggs as secretary, and Mary Taddiken, Kurt Haberer, Justin Tadtman, Amy Glaves, and Megan Weisenberger as directors.
Clay County Educational Endowment is led by Bill Oetinger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Oetinger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Justin Tadtman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kurt Haberer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Taddiken
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Glaves
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Megan Weisenberger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Cathy Affolter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Monte Green
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brandi Griggs
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jean Frigon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Linda Henry (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Debra Moon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Grace Oetinger (2020–2022) — 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 Clay County Educational Endowment
How much does Clay County Educational Endowment give each year?
Clay County Educational Endowment gave $17K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 16 grants.
What is Clay County Educational Endowment's typical grant size?
Clay County Educational Endowment's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $938, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clay County Educational Endowment give grants?
Clay County Educational Endowment gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clay Center, KS (5 grants).
Does Clay County Educational Endowment give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Clay County Educational Endowment's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants) and "Teachers Stipend" (5 grants).
Who are Clay County Educational Endowment's largest grantees?
Clay County Educational Endowment's largest 2024 grantees include Board of Education Unified School District 379 ($1,000), Clay Center Community High School ($1,000) and Clay Center Community Middle School ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 individual scholarships ($10,880), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clay County Educational Endowment?
Clay County Educational Endowment reported $490 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clay County Educational Endowment fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation reports awarding general educational scholarships to USD #379 graduates, scholarships to qualifying students participating in specific programs, and stipends to USD #379 teachers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clay County Educational Endowment?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clay County Educational Endowment's EIN?
Clay County Educational Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1202509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clay County Educational Endowment 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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