Eastminster Foundation for Promotion
The Eastminster Foundation for Promotion of the reformed faith, inc. ("foundation") was formed to receive and administer certain endowment funds from eastminster presbyterian church, wichita, Kansas ("eastminster"), support the mission of ministry of eastminster, and to otherwise advance the historical biblical reformed faith throughout the world.
Eastminster Foundation for Promotion at a glance
In short: Eastminster Foundation for Promotion gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,544
- -79.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,544
- -79.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $39,544
- Total assets
- $3,729,855
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Eastminster Foundation for Promotion funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastminster Presbyterian Church ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eastminster Foundation for Promotion gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $190K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastminster Presbyterian Church Wichita, KS | Support Mission and Ministry | $39,544 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,729,855 | $191,902 | $63,883 | $39,544 | 1 | $190,780 |
| 2024 | $3,369,449 | $284,735 | $212,336 | $190,358 | 1 | $283,263 |
| 2023 | $3,201,875 | $526,213 | $93,724 | $72,237 | 1 | $23,930 |
| 2022 | $2,527,174 | $190,300 | $122,453 | $104,000 | 1 | $188,109 |
| 2021 | $3,084,791 | $323,606 | $19,851 | — | — | $322,084 |
| 2020 | $2,500,759 | $35,575 | $21,172 | — | — | $34,124 |
About Eastminster Foundation for Promotion
Based on IRS filings
Eastminster Foundation for Promotion is a public charity focused on religion, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $191K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eastminster Foundation for Promotion is led by Steve Funk, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Funk
Chair
Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Pickert
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Bingaman
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Robert
Assistant Treasurer
Current Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Jargo
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Eckes
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Van Bebber
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don King
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Oberg
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Erdman
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Lindsay Smith (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Charlie Wilson (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Kim Case (2020–2023) — Previous Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Bill Johnson (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Reagan Mathews (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bonnie Dakan (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jay Stehley (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Tom Kice (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Rob Ramseyer (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Tim Farrell (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Zac Spear (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Mary Schurman (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Eastminster Foundation for Promotion
How much does Eastminster Foundation for Promotion give each year?
Eastminster Foundation for Promotion gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $190K across 1 grant.
How large is Eastminster Foundation for Promotion?
Eastminster Foundation for Promotion reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $192K.
What is Eastminster Foundation for Promotion?
Eastminster Foundation for Promotion is a public charity focused on religion, based in Wichita, KS. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Eastminster Foundation for Promotion operate?
Eastminster Foundation for Promotion has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Eastminster Foundation for Promotion's EIN?
Eastminster Foundation for Promotion's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2653382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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