Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (GMCF) is a public charity based in Manhattan, Kansas, formed in 1999. It builds relationships between donors and community needs and supports charitable giving through grants, awards, and scholarships.
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Greater Manhattan Community Foundation gave $19.9M across 304 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Kansas. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,934,300
- +70.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 304
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,573
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,483
- Total assets
- $182,689,164
- +12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (119 of 304, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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GMCF’s website provides online applications for its grant programs. Applicants should select the appropriate program and follow its eligibility rules and application instructions. A final report is required before previous grant recipients request additional funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1127, Manhattan, KS 66505-1127
Phone: (785) 587-8995
Website: https://mcfks.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Deihl Community Grants
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Deihl Humanities Grants
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
GMCF: Deihl Arts Grants
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Greater Manhattan Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildcat Nil Foundation ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $9.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,042 grants of 1,268 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GMCF’s stated mission serves the Greater Manhattan, Kansas area. Its grant program descriptions generally focus on Manhattan and Riley County, Kansas; the 2024 filing also reports service to 20 other communities through a regional affiliated program. In 2024, 88% of itemized grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 304 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Greater Manhattan Community Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 119 of 304 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $22K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.7M (2020) to $19.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 304 grants totaling $19.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Nil Foundation Junction City, KS | Education | $2,557,667 |
| Museum of Automotive Icons Inc DBA Midwest Dream Car Collection Manhattan, KS | Arts & Humanities | $2,269,694 |
| Kansas State University Foundation Shawnee Mission, KS | Education | $913,300 |
| J H Israel Mountain Brook, AL | Education | $825,000 |
| Sabetha History Center Foundation Sabetha, KS | Education | $780,000 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan, KS | Education | $778,775 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan Manhattan, KS | YOUTH | $392,412 |
| Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc Manhattan, KS | Human Services | $386,765 |
| No Stone Unturned Foundation Inc Manhattan, KS | Human Services | $366,340 |
| Flint Hills Breadbasket Manhattan, KS | Human Services | $327,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,689,164 | $37,108,744 | $26,193,105 | $19,934,300 | 304 | $7,068,483 |
| 2023 | $162,602,995 | $37,354,418 | $17,520,442 | $11,683,719 | 224 | $2,246,248 |
| 2022 | $125,733,456 | $20,506,767 | $18,108,805 | $13,258,996 | 304 | $-985,688 |
| 2021 | $138,440,801 | $66,806,194 | $16,545,717 | $11,563,418 | 222 | $3,883,444 |
| 2020 | $82,870,629 | $15,528,855 | $12,332,367 | $8,675,994 | 214 | $1,767,371 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GMCF’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life in the Greater Manhattan, Kansas area, today and in the future, by enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desires, building a permanent endowment, managing and caring for funds, and meeting needs through grants, awards, and scholarships. Its vision is to enhance quality of life through philanthropic giving.
GMCF’s grants for Greater Manhattan focus on arts and humanities, basic human needs, children and youth, community development and leadership, conservation, preservation and beautification, education, the elderly, health care, and mental health. The Lincoln and Dorothy Deihl Community Grants program prioritizes basic human needs, youth, and arts and humanities. Other opportunities include youth-led or youth-serving projects through Youth Impacting Community; projects bringing people together or supporting vulnerable elderly people and youth through the Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant; and work related to families, health, workforce skills, education, disaster relief, and community improvement through the Howe Family Foundation.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work funded. The Museum of Automotive Icons says it uses vehicles to educate the public about history, culture, design, innovation, engineering, and art. Manhattan Emergency Shelter says it promotes self-sufficiency and community integration through transitional shelter. Flint Hills Breadbasket describes its work as providing reliable access to healthy food, building community partnerships, and empowering neighbors to meet basic needs. Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan says its mission is to help young people realize their potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, GMCF reported 304 itemized grants totaling $19,934,300. Grant amounts ranged from $5,102 to $2,557,667, with a median of $19,483. In 2023, the filing reported 224 grants totaling $11,683,719. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 304 grants totaling $19.9 million.
Among the largest itemized 2024 grants were $2,557,667 to Wildcat NIL Foundation for education; $2,269,694 to Museum of Automotive Icons Inc. DBA Midwest Dream Car Collection for arts and humanities; $913,300 to Kansas State University Foundation for education; $825,000 to J H Israel for education; and $780,000 to Sabetha History Center Foundation for education. Other substantial grants included $778,775 to an individual recipient Technical College, $392,412 to Boys and Girls Club of Manhattan, $386,765 to Manhattan Emergency Shelter, $366,340 to No Stone Unturned Foundation, and $327,400 to Flint Hills Breadbasket.
Grants for Greater Manhattan typically consider requests of $10,000 or less and may support either one-time activities or activities that need ongoing funding. Its 2026 application period ran January 1–31, 2026, and is past. In 2025, the program awarded $189,520 to 25 local organizations. Deihl Arts grants generally require proposals exceeding $10,000; applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or apply in partnership with one. The listed 2026 third-quarter application period is closed. Deihl Community Grants generally seek proposals exceeding $10,000, require eligible nonprofit applicants to complete an online application that includes a letter of intent or interest, and may involve an interview. Schools and government agencies are not considered for Deihl Community Grants. Organizations may apply in multiple quarters but may receive only one Deihl grant per calendar year.
The Ward & Brenda Morgan Community Grant lists awards of $5,000–$20,000 for projects in Manhattan and Riley County. Youth Impacting Community invites eligible nonprofits and qualified government entities serving the greater Manhattan area to apply. GMCF advises applicants to focus proposals on the greater Manhattan community, describe the planned activities, population served, needs, and budget, and include collaboration letters when relevant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matt Crocker as chair, Elizabeth Smoller as chair elect, Eileen Hinkin as secretary, and David Rogers as treasurer. Listed directors were Addie Bunnell, Dale Bradley, Eric Higgins, and Kim McAtee. Jackie Hartman Borck was listed as past chair, with the role ending in March 2024; Jeff Morris was listed as a director, with the role ending in March 2024.
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation is led by Vernon J. Henricks, President, CEO & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vernon J. Henricks
President, CEO & Secretary
President & CEO → President, CEO & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$164K (2022) → $209K (2024)
Matt Crocker
Chair
Director → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Bradley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim McAtee
Director
Chair Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Howe
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Morris
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Higgins
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Cook
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Addie Bunnell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lowell Kohlmeier
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Carter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Anderson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla Brandon
Vice President of Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$97K (2023) → $119K (2024)
Eileen Hinkin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Smoller
Chair Elect
Director → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Rogers
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Hartman Borck
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ml Latimore (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Bahr (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Therese Miller (2020–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Fred Willich (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jackie Hartman (2020–2021) — Chair Elect
- Former: Mike Holen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Vern Henricks (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Beth Smoller (2020) — Director
- Former: Dean Thibault (2020) — Director
- Former: Matt Paquette (2020) — Past Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $209K, to Vernon J Henricks (President, CEO, & Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
How much does Greater Manhattan Community Foundation give each year?
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation gave $19.9M across 304 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11.7M across 224 grants.
What is Greater Manhattan Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,483, and its average grant was $65,573, across 304 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater Manhattan Community Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does Greater Manhattan Community Foundation give grants?
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manhattan, KS (77 grants), Clay Center, KS (18 grants), Junction City, KS (16 grants) and Marysville, KS (16 grants).
Does Greater Manhattan Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 304 grants with a stated purpose on Greater Manhattan Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (71 grants), "Public Services" (53 grants) and "Education" (51 grants).
Who are Greater Manhattan Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wildcat Nil Foundation ($2,557,667), Museum of Automotive Icons Inc DBA Midwest Dream Car Collection ($2,269,694) and Kansas State University Foundation ($913,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Manhattan Community Foundation?
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation reported $182.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37.1M.
What does Greater Manhattan Community Foundation fund?
GMCF’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life in the Greater Manhattan, Kansas area, today and in the future, by enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desires, building a permanent endowment, managing and caring for funds, and meeting needs through grants, awards, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Manhattan Community Foundation?
GMCF’s website provides online applications for its grant programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greater Manhattan Community Foundation's EIN?
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1215574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Greater Manhattan Community Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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