Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc
The Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1998 and based in Salina, Kansas. The foundation is affiliated with the Ciciora family and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization. It functions as a non-operating private foundation that makes grants to preselected charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$8.2M
+23.2% YoY
Grant Count
64
-9.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$129K
+36.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- Education and educational services
- Scholarships and student financial aid
- Museums and their activities
- Hospital initiatives
- Pediatrics research
- Biological and life sciences
- Women's rights
- General philanthropic initiatives
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a trustee-discretion basis and does not maintain a public application process. Grants are awarded to preselected organizations.
Grant Range
Individual grants have ranged from $1,000 to $2,500,000
Average Grant
approximately $72,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes funding across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:
- Kansas
- Arizona
- Illinois
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- Florida
- California
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $176,580,970
- Total revenue: $9,718,758
- Total expenses: $8,368,973
- Total giving: $8,240,563
Historical Growth:
- Total assets have grown from $17 million in 2011 to $176.6 million in 2024
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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
180 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mayo Clinic ($2,000,000), Charities Aid Foundation America ($539,553), Family Promise of Lawrence Inc ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA XI OF SIGMA CHI ALUMNI CORPORATION MISSION HILLS, KS | GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC HAGERSTOWN, MD | HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, CANCER, COMMUNITY, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT | $1,000 |
| ARK CURCH - SALINA SALINA, KS | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TEMPE, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| ASU PREPARATORY ACADEMY TEMPE, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $50,610 |
| BABY2BABY LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | ADULT, CHILD MATCHING PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL FUND | $539,553 |
| CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | DONATION | $24,200 |
| CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYBISON CIRCLE BROOKFIELD, IL | PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES, WILDLIFE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Amanda Freeman – President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
- Stewart Horejsi – Chief Investment Officer and Director
- Jack Ciciora – Director
The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees and operates with zero employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACK CICIORA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| STEWART HOREJSI | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 2 | $24,000 |
| AMANDA FREEMAN | PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SUSAN CICIORA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN HOREJSI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JACOB HEMMER | VP | 2 | — |
| APRIL MCCULLOUGH | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LEE LEGLEITER | VP/ASST SEC | 2 | — |
| JOHN CICIORA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Mayo Clinic Gift (2025):** The Horejsi Charitable Foundation announced a $10 million gift to Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Announces $10 Million Gift From the Horejsi Charitable Foundation**KU Gateway District Project (2024):** The Horejsi family made a $10 million commitment to the University of Kansas Gateway District project
Mayo Clinic Announces $10 Million Gift From the Horejsi Charitable FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation primarily funds: • Education and educational services • Scholarships and student financial aid • Museums and their activities • Hospital initiatives • Pediatrics research • Biological and life sciences • Women's rights • General philanthropic initiatives • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $8.2–$8.4 million • Total grants made: 129 grants totaling $9.3 million (historical data) • Recent grants (2024): 48 grants totaling approximately $7.6 million • Grant range: Individual grants have ranged from $1,000 to $2,500,000 • Average grant: approximately $72,000 • Median grant: $10,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Kansas University Endowment: $2,500,000 • University of Delaware: $550,000 • Charities Aid Foundation of America: $539…
Where does Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation distributes funding across multiple states, with primary focus areas including: • Kansas • Arizona • Illinois • Virginia • Tennessee • Kentucky • Florida • California • New York
What size grants does Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc awarded 64 grants totaling $8.2M — an average of about $129K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Horejsi Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0447536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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