Finnup Foundation
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.
Key facts about Finnup Foundation
- EIN
- 48-0845233
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,309,851
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- Average grant
- $38,525
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Total assets
- $31,823,793
- Primary geography
- Kansas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Next open deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Finnup Foundation Grant)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Finnup Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Finnup Foundation's 34 itemized 2024 grants were Kansas (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Garden City, KS (20 grants), Wichita, KS (3 grants), Topeka, KS (2 grants) and Dodge City, KS (2 grants). None of its 34 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (15 grants).
Is Finnup Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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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
Share of all 34 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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 | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 recipients include Garden City Community College Endowment Association ($300,000), City of Garden City ($130,000), Community Congregational Church ($130,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garden City Community College Endowment Association Garden City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| CITY OF GARDEN CITY Garden City, KS | PARK IMPROVEMENTS | $130,000 |
| COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Garden City, KS | SCHOLARSHIPS & BUILDING FUND | $130,000 |
| Washburn University Topeka, KS | SCHOLARSHIPS | $130,000 |
| Russell Child Development Center Garden City, KS | PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES | $65,000 |
| The Salvation Army Garden City, KS | POVERTY ASSISTANCE & | $65,000 |
| Spirit of the Plains CASA Garden City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $33,381 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF FINNEY & KEARNY COUNTIES Garden City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| Finney County Committee on Aging Garden City, KS | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 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 IRS 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.