KANSAS ACTION FOR CHILDREN, INC. IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SHAPING HEALTH, EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC POLICY THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF KANSAS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+97.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$30K
-86.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-82.2% YoY
About Kansas Action for Children Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kansas Action for Children Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in TOPEKA, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $65.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,925,263 | $976,133 | $1,544,213 |
| Revenue | $1,715,566 | $1,247,470 | $1,435,743 |
| Expenses | $1,416,436 | $1,575,550 | $1,269,224 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $65 | $69 | $70 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include El Centro ($10,000), Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity ($10,000), Kansas Interfaith Action ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EL CENTRO KANSAS CITY, KS | STEERING COMMITTEE FOR STONEMAN GRANT | $10,000 |
| METRO ORGANIZATION FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY KANSAS CITY, MO | STEERING COMMITTEE FOR STONEMAN GRANT | $10,000 |
| KANSAS INTERFAITH ACTION LAWRENCE, KS | STEERING COMMITTEE FOR STONEMAN GRANT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA MURNAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SANDERS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CLAY BRITTON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA CLANCY | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| ALYSSA WARNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGELA KNACKSTEDT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TARA WALLACE | VICE CHAIR OF BOARD ENGAGEMENT | 1 | — |
| SARAH MAYS | VICE CHAIR OF RESOURCE DEV | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS RICKFORD | VICE CHAIR OF FIN AND AUDIT | 1 | — |
| JAN KESSINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KERRY GOOCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSICA STONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIZ MERCHAN-SALAZAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN WILSON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $141,686 |
| ADRIENNE OLEJNIK | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $115,631 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas Action for Children Inc?
Kansas Action for Children Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in TOPEKA, KS. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Kansas Action for Children Inc?
As of 2024, Kansas Action for Children Inc holds $1.9M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $30K in 2024.
Where does Kansas Action for Children Inc operate?
Kansas Action for Children Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kansas, Missouri.
What size grants does Kansas Action for Children Inc award?
In 2024, Kansas Action for Children Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kansas Action for Children Inc's EIN?
Kansas Action for Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0879502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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