Kansas Heritage Foundation
Kansas Heritage Foundation is a private foundation, based in Topeka, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $945K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $49K.
Kansas Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: Kansas Heritage Foundation gave $49K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,700
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,957
- +39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $944,660
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kansas Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washburn University ($26K). Together the top 7 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kansas Heritage Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $56K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn University Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $25,500 |
| First Tee Greater Topeka Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Friends of Recovery Mission, KS | Charitable Contribution | $3,200 |
| TFI Emporia, KS | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| YMCA Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| PFLAG Lawrence Topeka Chapter Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Jayhawk Area Council Topeka, KS | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $944,660 | $64,718 | $137,271 | $48,700 | 7 | $50,309 | $48,809 | $44,877 |
| 2023 | $1,109,106 | $114,079 | $124,980 | $45,000 | 9 | $46,386 | $98,530 | $46,764 |
| 2022 | $1,203,700 | $100,867 | $153,535 | $52,333 | 8 | $53,872 | $82,972 | $47,210 |
| 2021 | $1,479,738 | $113,301 | $188,020 | $54,000 | 7 | $56,081 | $91,425 | $53,667 |
| 2020 | $1,640,824 | $109,951 | $149,943 | $56,000 | 5 | — | $85,915 | $55,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kansas Heritage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kansas Heritage Foundation is led by Clint Whitney, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clint Whitney
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $22K, to Clint Whitney (President).
Frequently asked questions about Kansas Heritage Foundation
How much does Kansas Heritage Foundation give each year?
Kansas Heritage Foundation gave $49K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 9 grants.
What is Kansas Heritage Foundation's typical grant size?
Kansas Heritage Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,957, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kansas Heritage Foundation give grants?
Kansas Heritage Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Topeka, KS (5 grants).
Who are Kansas Heritage Foundation's largest grantees?
Kansas Heritage Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washburn University ($25,500), First Tee Greater Topeka ($10,000) and Friends of Recovery ($3,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kansas Heritage Foundation?
Kansas Heritage Foundation reported $945K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Kansas Heritage Foundation's EIN?
Kansas Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1220626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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
Live grants for the work Kansas Heritage Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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