Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation
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Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation at a glance
In short: Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation gave $57K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,882
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $9,480
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,374,519
- +20.9% 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 Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cairn Health ($10K). Together the top 6 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2023) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $57K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cairn Health Wichita, KS | Increase eye care for low-income individuals who cannot afford to pay for it. | $10,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Wichita, KS | CPRF provides individuals with disabilities customized services, supports and technologies, with an emphasis on employment and training options, to facilitate their chosen economic and personal independence. | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Medical Wichita, KS | Our goal is to provide a ministry that enriches and improves the lives of our patients and community through our commitment to convenient, accessible, and cost effective, quality care for all people regardless of their ability to pay. | $10,000 |
| The Greater Wichita YMCA Wichita, KS | "To put Christian principles into practice through programs that promote healthy lifestyles, strong families, and positive youth development to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, regardless of ability to pay." | $10,000 |
| Children First CEO Kansas Inc Wichita, KS | Children First CEO Kansas Inc. (Children 1st) is a 501(c)(3) social service nonprofit organization in Wichita, Kansas, with a mission to support students to feel safe and empowered, so they can learn and thrive, by staying in school and achieving in life. | $9,882 |
| Kansas Infant Death and Sids Network Inc Wichita, KS | The Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network, Inc. serves those individuals who have been touched by the tragedy of infant death or SIDS and those individuals or organizations who strive to reduce the risk of infant deaths by providing supportive services, community education, professional training, and supporting associated research. | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,374,519 | $101,812 | $108,834 | $56,882 | 6 | $51,812 |
| 2023 | $1,136,872 | $68,534 | $46,800 | $46,800 | Total only | $68,534 |
| 2021 | $312,417 | $34,968 | $8,890 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation is led by Bob Sterbens, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bob Sterbens
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Cross
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Anders
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Lampton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Terick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone Baker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Alessi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Beck
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Goodwin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Shuler
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lou Hendricks (2021) — Director
- Former: Ron Dyson (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation
How much does Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation give each year?
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation gave $57K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $47K in grants paid.
What is Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation's typical grant size?
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,480, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation give grants?
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (6 grants).
Does Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation's largest grantees?
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cairn Health ($10,000), Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas ($10,000) and Holy Family Medical ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation?
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $102K.
What is Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation?
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wichita, KS. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation's EIN?
Downtown Kiwanis International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6116410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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