Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Greater Manhattan Community Foundation (GMCF) is a community foundation established in August 1999, serving the Greater Manhattan, Kansas area and 18 affiliated communities. As a public charity, GMCF provides donors with flexible, efficient, and tax-effective ways to support charitable giving and community development. The foundation does not typically conduct its own programs but instead supports existing programs of nonprofit organizations and agencies throughout the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$182.7M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.9M
+70.6% YoY
Grant Count
304
+35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+25.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
GMCF's mission is "to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Manhattan, Kansas area, both today and in the future" by enabling donors, building endowments, and managing funds.
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Arts & Humanities
- Basic Human Needs & Healthcare
- Children & Youth
- Community Development & Leadership
- Conservation, Preservation & Beautification
- Education
- The Elderly
- Health Care
- Mental Health
Recent grant examples include art education programs and scholarships for youth summer camp fees.
Grantmaking
GMCF administers multiple grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GMCF serves Greater Manhattan, Kansas and 18 affiliated communities. The foundation coordinates match day events in 15 communities and serves 21 communities total through its regional affiliated program.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $182,689,164
- Total Revenues: $37,108,744
- Total Expenses: $26,193,105
- Net Assets: $166.7 million
- Annual Giving: $16.6 million (2023); $24.9 million (2024)
Staffing: 17 employees (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $182,689,164 | $162,602,995 | $125,733,456 |
| Revenue | $37,108,744 | $37,354,418 | $20,506,767 |
| Expenses | $26,193,105 | $17,520,442 | $18,108,805 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,068,483 | $2,246,248 | $-985,688 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
Deihl Community Grants
GREATER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Deihl Humanities Grants
GREATER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
GMCF: Deihl Arts Grants
GREATER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Vernon J Henricks — Chief Executive Officer (Compensation: $209,000 as of 2024)
Mitzi Richards — Director of Philanthropy
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ROGERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EILEEN HINKIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH SMOLLER | CHAIR ELECT | 1 | — |
| JACKIE HARTMAN BORCK | PAST CHAIR END 03/24 | 1 | — |
| MATT CROCKER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ADDIE BUNNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DALE BRADLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC HIGGINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF MORRIS | DIRECTOR END 03/24 | 1 | — |
| KIM MCATEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOWELL KOHLMEIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHIL HOWE | DIRECTOR END 04/24 | 1 | — |
| TRACY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARLA BRANDON | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE | 40 | $118,734 |
| VERNON J HENRICKS | PRESIDENT, CEO, & SECRETARY | 40 | $209,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
GMCF celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024. The foundation continues to expand its regional reach and grant-making capacity, with 2024 marking significant growth in total grants awarded compared to 2023. The foundation maintains active grant programs with regular application cycles and community match day events across its service region.
Fall 2025 Butler Family Community Foundation Grant Recipients ...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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