Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University
To create the opportunity for members to particpate in integrity-based quality assurance programs that provide superior seed and plant products by utilizing research, education, certification and uniform standards.
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,906,373
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $805,677
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $41,775
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $677,461
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Research Grants | $41,890 |
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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 | $1,906,373 | $805,677 | $677,461 | — | — | $41,775 |
| 2023 | $1,723,334 | $783,439 | $722,222 | — | — | $28,974 |
| 2022 | $1,606,710 | $691,139 | $642,328 | — | — | $5,588 |
| 2021 | $1,637,966 | $687,476 | $591,671 | — | — | $4,208 |
| 2020 | $1,479,788 | $627,661 | $600,898 | $41,890 | 1 | $20,235 |
About Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University
Based on IRS filings
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University is a nonprofit organization focused on Agriculture, based in Manhattan, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University is led by Steve Schuler, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Schuler
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Eric Fabrizius
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Dustin Miller
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex King
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Boyd
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Rhine
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Durango Schmidt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Lobmeyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Ohlde
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Ediger
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raj Khosla
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Lesser
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Falkenstien
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Yoder
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben McClure
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Sipes
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steve Ahring (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marvin Tischhauser (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mike Sieck (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Michel Ransom (2020) — Board Member
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 $104K, to Eric Fabrizius (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University
How large is Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University?
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $806K.
What is Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University?
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University is a nonprofit organization focused on Agriculture, based in Manhattan, KS. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University operate?
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University's EIN?
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Kansas State University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0544699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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