Emporia Area Chamber Foundation
To support the efforts of the emporia area chamber of commerce in being proactive in creating an environment for business and community success.
Emporia Area Chamber Foundation at a glance
In short: Emporia Area Chamber Foundation gave $683K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $683K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $683,275
- +754.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $683,275
- +1608.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $683,275
- Total assets
- $647,772
- -0.7% 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 November 2026.
Who Emporia Area Chamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Lyons Childcare Inc ($683K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2024) to $683K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $683K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lyons Childcare Inc Emporia, KS | Bldg Renovation | $683,275 |
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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 | $647,772 | $1,238,822 | $1,243,295 | $683,275 | 1 | $318 |
| 2024 | $652,245 | $334,396 | $263,699 | $80,000 | 2 | $363 |
| 2023 | $847,086 | $199,432 | $102,342 | — | — | $257 |
| 2022 | $484,457 | $16,326 | $167,066 | — | — | $207 |
| 2021 | $635,197 | $30,890 | $157,857 | — | — | $226 |
| 2020 | $762,164 | $11,573 | $338,060 | — | — | $402 |
About Emporia Area Chamber Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Emporia Area Chamber Foundation is a public charity, based in Emporia, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $648K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $683K. Net investment income was $318.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emporia Area Chamber Foundation is led by Joey Lemay, Chair of the since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joey Lemay
Chair of the
Chair-Elect → Chair of the, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanine McKenna
Former President
President & CEO → President, 2024
President → Former President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Johnson
Past-Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nik Roth
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danica Case
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kirmer
Chair-Elect
Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Clark
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Cunningham
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Keisler
Former Interim
Interim President → Former Interim, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis L. Meyer
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Carla Barnett (2020–2023) — Past-Chair
- Former: Matthew Coleman (2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Adela Maynez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Josh Thuma CPA (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kala Maxfield (2020–2022) — Past Chair
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 Emporia Area Chamber Foundation
How much does Emporia Area Chamber Foundation give each year?
Emporia Area Chamber Foundation gave $683K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $80K across 2 grants.
How large is Emporia Area Chamber Foundation?
Emporia Area Chamber Foundation reported $648K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
Where does Emporia Area Chamber Foundation operate?
Emporia Area Chamber Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Emporia Area Chamber Foundation's EIN?
Emporia Area Chamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1160155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
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