Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc
The colby/Thomas county chamber of commerce promotes Thomas county Kansas and the surrounding area as an excellent place to live, work, shop and visit.
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc at a glance
In short: Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc gave $118K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $117,630
- -66.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,804
- -56.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,091,710
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Prairie Museum of Art & History ($42K). Together the top 7 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 28 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $351K (2025). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Museum of Art & History Colby, KS | Preservation of Historical Artifacts | $41,630 |
| Citizens Health Colby, KS | Community Activity Promotion | $25,000 |
| Colby Community College Colby, KS | Community Activity Promotion | $18,500 |
| Colby Public Schools Colby, KS | Community Activity Promotion | $10,000 |
| Kansas Broadcast Company LLC Colby, KS | Community Activity Promotion | $10,000 |
| McIntyre Promotions LLC Colby, KS | Community Activity Promotion | $6,500 |
| Ringneck Classic Oakley, KS | Community Activity Promotion | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,091,710 | $615,078 | $603,259 | $117,630 | 7 | $9,943 |
| 2025 | $1,079,751 | $637,333 | $824,435 | $350,938 | 9 | $14,688 |
| 2024 | $1,266,206 | $748,071 | $667,620 | $87,213 | 4 | $22,633 |
| 2023 | $1,185,930 | $782,750 | $563,211 | $74,627 | 3 | $9,938 |
| 2022 | $967,118 | $761,086 | $630,317 | $135,484 | 5 | $1,575 |
| 2021 | $836,922 | $532,049 | $394,137 | $34,434 | 1 | $2,815 |
About Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc
Based on IRS filings
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc is a public charity, based in Colby, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $118K. Net investment income was $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc is led by Jenny Hurtt, Chair since 2026 (on filings since 2024); none of the 12 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jenny Hurtt
Chair
Director → Chair, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Rehmer
Director
Board Chair → Past-Chair, 2025
Past-Chair → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Jones
Director
President Elect → Past-Chair, 2024
Past-Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Sharp
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Carmichael
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melany Wilks
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Wetter
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaylee Hennes
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Hernandez
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Ellegood
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don McKenzie
Chair-Past
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2025
Chair → Chair-Past, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Dible
Chair-Elect
Director → Chair-Elect, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Martha Brewer (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Shawn Weigel (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Amanda Cadle (2025) — Director
- Former: Ron Kaus (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Austen Moser (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Janice Cates (2024) — Director
- Former: Andrew Robben (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hannah Taylor (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Katina Brenn (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Kaylin Wiens (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Doug Johnson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Lacy Brogan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Rohr (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jarrold Gallentine (2021) — Past President
- Former: Kathy Diederich (2021) — Director
- Former: Sonia Elling-Snyder (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc
How much does Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc give each year?
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc gave $118K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $351K across 9 grants.
What is Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc's typical grant size?
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,804, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc give grants?
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Colby, KS (6 grants).
Does Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Activity Promotion" (6 grants).
Who are Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc's largest grantees?
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Prairie Museum of Art & History ($41,630), Citizens Health ($25,000) and Colby Community College ($18,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc?
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $615K.
What is Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc's EIN?
Colbythomas County Chamber of Commerce Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0506511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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