Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation
The foundation provides opportunities to celebrate the school's heritage and supports its future by facilitating private contributions to enrich the education offered to their youth and community.
Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,613
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,613
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,613
- Total assets
- $1,738,626
- +5.1% 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 Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ellinwood School District 355 ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% 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 $19K (2020) to $45K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ellinwood School District 355 Ellinwood, KS | Educational Support | $28,613 |
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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 | $1,738,626 | $114,937 | $67,864 | $28,613 | 1 | $104,788 |
| 2023 | $1,654,403 | $93,860 | $86,025 | $45,480 | 1 | $75,494 |
| 2022 | $1,558,171 | $74,719 | $66,878 | $23,366 | 1 | $69,745 |
| 2021 | $1,820,490 | $150,424 | $46,336 | $21,769 | 1 | $143,483 |
| 2020 | $1,677,348 | $-7,862 | $48,736 | $19,143 | 1 | $-13,676 |
| 2019 | $1,646,631 | $108,265 | $43,846 | $21,978 | 2 | $73,971 |
About Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Ellinwood, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation is led by Sarah Salem, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Salem
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Brauer
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Drees
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Proffitt
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Widener
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddy Gunn Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Anderson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Koch
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla Isern
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Margaret Kennedy (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Virginia Fullbright (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Dirk Ricker (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Melanie Krier (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Freddie Gunn (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dick Waters (2019–2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Term ended 072020
- Former: Joan Wise (2019–2020) — Vice President · Filing note: Term ended 072020
- Former: Sharon Sturgis (2019–2020) — Board Member
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 Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation
How much does Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation give each year?
Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation gave $29K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
How large is Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation?
Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $115K.
What is Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation?
Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Ellinwood, KS. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation operate?
Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation's EIN?
Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1223226. 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 September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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