Douglas County Community Foundation
Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) is a public charity based in Lawrence, Kansas. Its website says it was created in 2000 to serve the people of Douglas County, including Baldwin City, Eudora, Lawrence and Lecompton. DCCF describes itself as a community leader that convenes government agencies, businesses and nonprofit organizations to coordinate resources and create positive change.
Douglas County Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Douglas County Community Foundation gave $9.4M across 170 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in Kansas. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,397,861
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 170
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,282
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,915
- Total assets
- $117,270,439
- +16.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (74 of 169, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Douglas County Community Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Community Grants cycle is closed. The Spring 2027 application is scheduled to open December 31, 2026, with a deadline of February 1, 2027, at 5:00 p.m. CST. DCCF says Community Grants generally have spring and fall cycles, with deadlines around February 1 and September 1; organizations may apply once per calendar year.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Community Grants cycle is closed.
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (DCCF Community Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 900 Massachusetts Suite 406, Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: (785) 843-8727
Website: https://dccfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Douglas County Community Foundation
DCCF Community Grants
Douglas County Community Foundation
Amount
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
DCCF Health and Wellness Grants
Douglas County Community Foundation
Amount
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund Grant
Douglas County Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Douglas County Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ku Endowment ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
643 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 527 grants of 643 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DCCF’s stated community focus is Douglas County, Kansas, including Baldwin City, Eudora, Lawrence and Lecompton. Its Community Grants require proposed work to benefit Douglas County residents. In 2024, 91% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas; the remaining reported shares went to Missouri (5%) and Massachusetts, New York and North Carolina (1% each).
The Winter Family Fund’s stated geographic areas also include Franklin and Johnson counties in Kansas and Taos County, New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 170 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Douglas County Community Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 74 of 169 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $3.1M (2022) to $9.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 170 grants totaling $9.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ku Endowment Lawrence, KS | General Support | $1,772,709 |
| Lawrence Arts Center Lawrence, KS | General Support | $678,657 |
| Just Food of Douglas County Lawrence, KS | General Purpose | $349,368 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church Lawrence, KS | General Purpose | $340,700 |
| Concerns of Police Survivors Camdenton, MO | General Support | $310,000 |
| Cottonwood Inc Lawrence, KS | General Purpose | $279,634 |
| Family Promise of Lawrence Lawrence, KS | General Support | $251,467 |
| Lawrence Public Library Friends & F Lawrence, KS | General Purpose | $212,417 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Lawrence, KS | General Support | $212,098 |
| Bert Nash Community Mental Health C Lawrence, KS | General Support | $200,191 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
DCCF’s 2024 filing states that its net assets include donor-restricted endowment funds, with income distributed according to donor-designated purposes.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,270,439 | $21,117,430 | $11,509,991 | $9,397,861 | 170 | $9,464,569 |
| 2023 | $100,662,068 | $21,308,041 | $8,727,022 | $7,521,030 | 153 | $3,100,436 |
| 2022 | $79,348,928 | $9,854,453 | $5,607,282 | $3,117,802 | 89 | $2,727,244 |
| 2021 | $89,245,975 | $20,399,772 | $7,864,500 | $4,930,338 | 125 | $3,746,266 |
| 2020 | $70,768,365 | $8,552,259 | $4,878,772 | $3,707,295 | 106 | $1,533,200 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
DCCF’s mission is to enrich quality of life in Douglas County by building philanthropic resources and relationships, offering donors options for charitable contributions, and acting as a catalyst for the betterment of residents’ lives.
Its website lists support for arts and culture, animal welfare, children and youth, community development, education, the environment, health and wellness, housing, and human services. The 2024 filing also describes grants for programs serving children and youth, health care, the arts, historic preservation, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals.
Examples of supported organizations include KU Endowment, whose stated mission is to partner with donors to provide philanthropic support for the University of Kansas, and Lawrence Arts Center, whose mission is to create meaningful arts experiences through education, exhibitions and performances. Just Food of Douglas County says its mission is to end hunger by increasing access to healthy foods and reducing barriers to health and well-being. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve supporting people with disabilities, helping families facing homelessness, and providing programs for children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, DCCF reported 170 grants totaling $9,397,861. Grant amounts ranged from $5,056 to $1,772,709, with a median of $15,915. The largest grants included $1,772,709 to KU Endowment for general support, $678,657 to Lawrence Arts Center for general support, $349,368 to Just Food of Douglas County for general purpose, and $340,700 to Plymouth Congregational Church for general purpose. Concerns of Police Survivors in Missouri received $310,000 for general support.
DCCF’s Community Grants support local projects in areas including arts and culture, animals, children and youth, community development, education, the environment, health, housing and human services. The foundation also lists Momentum Grants, Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund Grants, Health and Wellness Grants, and Winter Family Fund Grants. The Winter Family Fund program focuses on at-risk and vulnerable populations, particularly children and families in specified Kansas counties and Taos County, New Mexico. Momentum Grants support projects intended to help Douglas County residents facing poverty move from crisis toward stability.
For Community Grants, proposals may be submitted by 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal entities or local governments for work benefiting Douglas County residents. The application is submitted through DCCF’s grant management system. The foundation asks applicants to provide a clear project description and complete income and expense projections, and says requests should not require recurring DCCF support for the same project or purpose. Community Grants generally range from $1,000 to $10,000. They do not fund multi-year requests, general operating expenses, individuals, annual campaigns, endowments, event sponsorships or fundraising events, among other exclusions. Awardees must submit an online report near the end of the one-year grant period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Web Golden as chairman. It lists Matt All, Justin Cordova, Becki Dick, Bob Fairchild, Barb Heeb, Ernesto Hodison, Cindy Maude, Dan Simons and Deanell Tacha as directors.
Douglas County Community Foundation is led by Web Golden, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Web Golden
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becki Dick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Fairchild
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Simons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Warren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanell Tacha
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Cordova
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Winter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt All
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Heeb
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Maude
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernesto Hodison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Blaser
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $169K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Beth Stella (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laverne Epp (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Padgett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dan Sabatini (2020) — Director
- Former: Evan Williams (2020) — Director
- Former: Harry Gibson (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $169K, to Chip Blaser (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Douglas County Community Foundation
How much does Douglas County Community Foundation give each year?
Douglas County Community Foundation gave $9.4M across 170 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.5M across 153 grants.
What is Douglas County Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Douglas County Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,915, and its average grant was $55,282, across 170 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Douglas County Community Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Douglas County Community Foundation give grants?
Douglas County Community Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, KS (97 grants), Kansas City, MO (8 grants), Overland Park, KS (6 grants) and Baldwin City, KS (5 grants).
Does Douglas County Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Douglas County Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (142 of 159) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants) and "Religion Related" (3 grants).
Who are Douglas County Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Douglas County Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ku Endowment ($1,772,709), Lawrence Arts Center ($678,657) and Just Food of Douglas County ($349,368), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Douglas County Community Foundation?
Douglas County Community Foundation reported $117.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.1M.
What does Douglas County Community Foundation fund?
DCCF’s mission is to enrich quality of life in Douglas County by building philanthropic resources and relationships, offering donors options for charitable contributions, and acting as a catalyst for the betterment of residents’ lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas County Community Foundation?
Douglas County Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check dccfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Douglas County Community Foundation's EIN?
Douglas County Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1209687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Douglas County Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/douglas-county-community-foundation-morg_43d6954c33944994ba6b18115328d0fa
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