Geary County Historical Society
Geary County Historical Society is a private foundation, based in Junction City, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $76K. Net investment income was $86K.
Geary County Historical Society at a glance
In short: Geary County Historical Society gave $76K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,000
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,000
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $76,000
- Total assets
- $1,309,757
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Geary County Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Geary County Historical Society ($76K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 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 Geary County Historical Society gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $76K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geary County Historical Society Junction City, KS | Historical Preservation | $76,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,309,757 | $77,692 | $92,105 | $76,000 | 1 | $76,000 | $86,021 | $69,971 |
| 2023 | $1,324,170 | $43,316 | $92,598 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $49,718 | $63,636 |
| 2022 | $1,373,452 | $40,389 | $88,950 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $41,898 | $67,173 |
| 2021 | $1,422,013 | $146,125 | $78,148 | $65,000 | 1 | $65,000 | $67,132 | $91,634 |
| 2020 | $1,354,036 | $-61,199 | $73,805 | $65,000 | 1 | — | $8,811 | $70,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Geary County Historical Society reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Geary County Historical Society is led by Guy Reynoldson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Guy Reynoldson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Florence Whitebread
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helen Kovac
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Barten
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Osbourn
Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Verle Amthauer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Westerhaus
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Paula Hansen
Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Monte Dibben
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kay Schmidt (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Westerhaus (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Geary County Historical Society
How much does Geary County Historical Society give each year?
Geary County Historical Society gave $76K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
How large is Geary County Historical Society?
Geary County Historical Society reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Geary County Historical Society operate?
Geary County Historical Society has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Geary County Historical Society's EIN?
Geary County Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1049156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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