Community National Foundation Inc
Community National Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chanute, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $40,733 to organizations in Kansas and Missouri; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Community National Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Community National Foundation Inc gave $41K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Kansas. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,733
- +94.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,546
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $157,642
- +38.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (12 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (71% 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 Community National Foundation Inc
- 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: 14 North Lincoln Avenue, Chanute, KS 66720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community National Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation for Independen ($6K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 29% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community National Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 16 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 6% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 842% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $18K (2022) to $41K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Independen Independence, KS | Donation | $5,833 |
| USD 413 Foundation Chanute, KS | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lamar Community Betterment Council Lamar, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Caney Community Betterment Group Fo Caney, KS | Donation | $3,000 |
| Neodesha Community Foundation Neodesha, KS | Donation | $2,500 |
| Your Community Foundation Iola, KS | Donation | $2,500 |
| Carthage High School Student Counci Carthage, MO | Donation | $2,000 |
| Community Health Center of Se Kansa Pittsburg, KS | Donation | $2,000 |
| Kymel Fore Kids Golf Tournament Great Bend, KS | Donation | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,642 | $85,000 | $40,813 | $40,733 | 16 | $40,733 | $4,840 |
| 2023 | $113,455 | — | $22,400 | $21,000 | 12 | $21,000 | $6,460 |
| 2022 | $135,855 | $51,000 | $17,790 | $17,750 | 8 | $17,750 | $5,103 |
| 2021 | $102,645 | $49,500 | $19,775 | $18,250 | 9 | $18,250 | $3,581 |
| 2020 | $72,920 | $32,000 | $32,040 | $32,000 | 34 | — | $2,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Community National Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include community foundations and community betterment organizations. Lamar Community Betterment Council describes its mission as charitable and educational programs to better the community of Lamar, Missouri. Your Community Foundation says it promotes charitable and public programs for the benefit and betterment of Allen County, Kansas, and its surrounding community. Neodesha Community Foundation describes its mission as assisting with the growth and development of Neodesha, Kansas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $40,733. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $5,833, with a median of $2,000. The largest reported grants included $5,833 to Community Foundation for Independen (Independence, Kansas); $5,000 each to USD 413 Foundation (Chanute, Kansas), Lamar Community Betterment Council (Lamar, Missouri), and Children’s Mercy Hospital (Kansas City, Missouri); and $3,000 to Caney Community Betterment Group (Caney, Kansas). Other reported grants included $2,500 each to Neodesha Community Foundation and Your Community Foundation; $2,000 each to Carthage High School Student Council and Community Health Center of SE Kansas; and $1,500 each to Kymel Fore Kids Golf Tournament, Southwind District, and Circle Towanda Elementary School. The listed grant purposes were donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Mildfelt as chairman; Tony Stonerock as secretary; and Mark Miller as treasurer. It also lists Dan Mildfelt, Mark Miller, Eric Grooms, Carla Barnett, Brian Regehr, Tony Stonerock, and Stephen Swearengen as directors.
Community National Foundation Inc is led by Daniel Mildfelt, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Mildfelt
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Regehr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carla Barnett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan Mildfelt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Grooms
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Miller
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Swearengen
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tony Stonerock
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Duane Small (2020–2022) — Secretary & 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 Community National Foundation Inc
How much does Community National Foundation Inc give each year?
Community National Foundation Inc gave $41K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 12 grants.
What is Community National Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Community National Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,546, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community National Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Community National Foundation Inc give grants?
Community National Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chanute, KS (2 grants).
Does Community National Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Community National Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are Community National Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Community National Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation for Independen ($5,833), USD 413 Foundation ($5,000) and Lamar Community Betterment Council ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community National Foundation Inc?
Community National Foundation Inc reported $158K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Community National Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include community foundations and community betterment organizations. Lamar Community Betterment Council describes its mission as charitable and educational programs to better the community of Lamar, Missouri. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community National Foundation Inc?
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 Community National Foundation Inc's EIN?
Community National Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3808703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Community National Foundation Inc 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.
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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