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
Ready to take the next step with Kansas Action for Children Inc?
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
No grants recorded for .
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
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Robert J and Gloria Wilson
ELLIS, KS
Assets
$6.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$204K
North Central Kansas Coordinated Transit Council Inc
MINNEAPOLIS, KS
Assets
$5K
Grants
7
Total Given
$3.6M
New Jersey Area Homesteading
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Assets
$353
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Anderson Family Foundation
WICHITA, KS
Assets
$689K
Grants
4
Total Given
$34K
Virginia H Farah Foundation
WICHITA, KS
Assets
$5K
Grants
3
Total Given
$207K
Atchison United Way Board
ATCHISON, KS
Assets
$696K
Grants
8
Total Given
$102K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Kansas Action for Children Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities