Emporia Community Foundation
The Emporia Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Emporia, Kansas. Founded in 1995, the organization serves as a community foundation connecting donors with charitable causes across a seven-county region in Kansas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.6M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.5M
+14.0% YoY
Grant Count
67
+4.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+8.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To connect caring people with causes that build stronger communities within the Emporia area which includes Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties.
The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic focus in Kansas, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Grantmaking
Typical grant awards range from $5,127 to $879,446.
Grant Range
s & Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves seven Kansas counties: Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage, and Wabaunsee. Primary grantmaking also extends to Virginia and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024:
- Total Assets: $45,641,507
- Total Revenues: $4,001,512
- Total Expenses: $4,235,072
- Staff: 4 employees
2023:
- Total Assets: $42,343,440
- Total Revenues: $5,574,362
- Total Expenses: $3,814,463
- Staff: 7 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,641,507 | $42,343,440 | $36,583,020 |
| Revenue | $4,001,512 | $5,574,362 | $5,566,551 |
| Expenses | $4,235,072 | $3,814,463 | $4,580,955 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $954,487 | $734,636 | $655,653 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Emporia Community Foundation
79 Fund Grant
Emporia Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Chase County Community Fund Grant
Emporia Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Cleve Cook/Emporia Lions Club Fund Grant
Emporia Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Dedan | President | 1 | — |
| Brian Filinger | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Janis Meyer | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Brandon Khan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kay Lauer | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ruth Wheeler | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Williams | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Becky Nurnberg | Executive Director (Jan to Mar) | 40 | $30,255 |
| Linda Kehres-Schmidt | Executive Director (Mar to Dec) | 40 | $70,962 |
| Loni Heinen | Financial Officer | 1 | $72,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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