The Finnup Foundation Trust was established in 1977 by siblings Frederick Finnup and Isabel Finnup, who carried on the legacy of generosity that was modeled by their father, George Finnup, and their grandfather, Frederick Finnup. The Finnup family's interest in families, youth, education, social services, and conservation is expressed through the gifts to many organizations in the community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.8M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-9.8% YoY
Grant Count
34
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+6.1% YoY
About Finnup Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Finnup Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GARDEN CITY, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,823,793 | $31,925,478 | $31,669,107 |
| Revenue | $2,056,454 | $2,352,496 | $2,244,517 |
| Expenses | $1,716,917 | $1,990,495 | $2,011,901 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,372,036 | $1,451,316 | $1,186,065 |
| 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
139 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Finnup Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Garden City Community College Endowment Association ($300,000), City of Garden City ($130,000), Community Congregational Church ($130,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF FINNEY & KEARNY COUNTIES Garden City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF FINNEY & KEARNY COUNTIES Garden City, KS | SUMMER YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS Dodge City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS Dodge City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| Community Day Care Center Inc GARDEN CITY, KS | REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE | $12,000 |
| CITY OF GARDEN CITY GARDEN CITY, KS | PARK IMPROVEMENTS | $130,000 |
| COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH GARDEN CITY, KS | SCHOLARSHIPS & BUILDING FUND | $130,000 |
| Finney County Committee on Aging Garden City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| Finnup Center for Conservation Education Garden City, KS | CONSERVATION & EDUCATION | $15,870 |
| Garden City Arts Garden City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caverly Hart | Trustee | 40 | $144,463 |
| Lance Woodbury | Trustee | 4 | $40,000 |
| John D Pinegar | Trustee | 4 | $40,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finnup Foundation?
Finnup Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GARDEN CITY, KS. It holds $31.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Finnup Foundation?
As of 2024, Finnup Foundation holds $31.8M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 34 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Finnup Foundation operate?
Finnup Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Kansas.
What size grants does Finnup Foundation award?
In 2024, Finnup Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Finnup Foundation's EIN?
Finnup Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0845233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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