Kansas Independent College Association
KICA seeks to strengthen Kansas's non-profit colleges and universities through collaborative programming and statewide advocacy. The Association develops, promotes, and directs unified approaches to selected corporations, foundations, and individuals for financial support of member institutions.
Kansas Independent College Association at a glance
In short: Kansas Independent College Association gave $69K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $69,101
- +137.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,638
- +48.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,481
- Total assets
- $3,150,844
- +20.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Kansas Independent College Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friends University ($15K). Together the top 8 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $98K (2021). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $69K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends University Wichita, KS | Financial support of a member college. | $15,351 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS | Financial support of a member college. | $13,511 |
| McPherson College McPherson, KS | Financial support of a member college. | $9,035 |
| Newman University Wichita, KS | Financial support of a member college. | $8,412 |
| Benedictine College Atchison, KS | Financial support of a member college. | $6,549 |
| University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | Financial support of a member college. | $5,712 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS | Financial support of a member college. | $5,337 |
| Ottawa University Ottawa, KS | Financial support of a member college. | $5,194 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,150,844 | $1,565,462 | $1,253,257 | $69,101 | 8 | $225,367 |
| 2025 | $2,611,552 | $2,136,789 | $1,300,281 | $29,081 | 5 | $160,492 |
| 2024 | $1,925,775 | $1,460,083 | $1,230,725 | $72,762 | 10 | $112,055 |
| 2023 | $1,397,038 | $1,132,362 | $1,134,213 | $25,865 | Total only | $83,759 |
| 2022 | $1,415,604 | $1,116,903 | $1,134,643 | $13,483 | 2 | $-23,656 |
| 2021 | $1,910,060 | $1,591,426 | $1,608,432 | $97,579 | 20 | $106,831 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Kansas Independent College Association
Based on IRS filings
Kansas Independent College Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Topeka, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $225K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kansas Independent College Association is led by Matthew E Lindsey, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Matthew E Lindsey
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$99K (2025) → $202K (2026)
Msgr Stuart Swetland
Chairperson
Treasurer → Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
Secretary-Treasurer → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bragg Carey
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Cleveland III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Steele
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Ingram
Trustee
Vice Chairperson → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Favara
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P Schneider
Trustee
Chairperson → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Minnis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Janzen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Frombgen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bambi Burgard
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Pollard
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Fournier
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Crawley
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Landes
Trustee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon North
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Gering
Secretary-Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Jagger
Vice Chairperson
Trustee → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: David Spittal (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Lynne Murray (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Reggies Wenyika (2021–2024) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Royce Frazier (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Ross Peterson-Veatch (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Eckman (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Mauch (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jospeh Manickam (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brad Andrews (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jules Glanzer (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $202K, to Matthew E Lindsey (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kansas Independent College Association
How much does Kansas Independent College Association give each year?
Kansas Independent College Association gave $69K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $29K across 5 grants.
What is Kansas Independent College Association's typical grant size?
Kansas Independent College Association's median grant in 2026 was $7,481, and its average grant was $8,638, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kansas Independent College Association give grants?
Kansas Independent College Association gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does Kansas Independent College Association give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Kansas Independent College Association's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial support of a member college." (8 grants).
Who are Kansas Independent College Association's largest grantees?
Kansas Independent College Association's largest 2026 grantees include Friends University ($15,351), MidAmerica Nazarene University ($13,511) and McPherson College ($9,035), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Kansas Independent College Association?
Kansas Independent College Association reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Kansas Independent College Association?
Kansas Independent College Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Topeka, KS. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Kansas Independent College Association's EIN?
Kansas Independent College Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0636041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
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