Community Foundation for Independence
Support qualified charities and development of public projects in independence, Kansas.
Community Foundation for Independence at a glance
In short: Community Foundation for Independence gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,794
- +80.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,897
- +80.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,897
- Total assets
- $1,821,870
- +73.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Foundation for Independence funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Independence ($42K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Community Foundation for Independence gives
- Giving grew 158% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Independence Independence, KS | City Improvements | $42,275 |
| Independence USD 446 Independence, KS | City/ School Improv. | $7,519 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,821,870 | $1,112,629 | $342,069 | $49,794 | 2 | $24,182 |
| 2023 | $1,051,310 | $607,686 | $241,586 | $27,588 | 2 | $32,729 |
| 2022 | $685,210 | $316,107 | $158,242 | $23,172 | 3 | $-10,500 |
| 2021 | $527,345 | $336,155 | $116,147 | $19,337 | 2 | $22,444 |
| 2020 | $307,337 | $137,652 | $79,918 | $5,886 | 1 | $8,275 |
| 2019 | $249,603 | $140,781 | $129,532 | $45,995 | 3 | $14,854 |
About Community Foundation for Independence
Based on IRS filings
Community Foundation for Independence is a public charity, based in Independence, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Foundation for Independence is led by Jason Rutledge, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Rutledge
President
President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cole Pasternak
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brittney Holum
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lacey Lies
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bryan Clubine
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cole Hoffmeister
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emily Vail (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Community Foundation for Independence
How much does Community Foundation for Independence give each year?
Community Foundation for Independence gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
How large is Community Foundation for Independence?
Community Foundation for Independence reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does Community Foundation for Independence operate?
Community Foundation for Independence has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Community Foundation for Independence's EIN?
Community Foundation for Independence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5218378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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