Kansas Philanthropies Inc
Kansas Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation, based in Hutchinson, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $296K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $52K.
Kansas Philanthropies Inc at a glance
In short: Kansas Philanthropies Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $295,731
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (58% 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 Philanthropies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thompson Valley Rotary Fo ($7K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kansas Philanthropies Inc gives
- Giving grew 1100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1K (2021) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Valley Rotary Fo Loveland, CO | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Rotary Club of Santa Fe F Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $295,731 | $55,430 | $15,724 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 | $51,786 | $13,460 |
| 2023 | $256,025 | $36,116 | $69,802 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 | — | $13,119 |
| 2022 | $289,711 | $22,843 | $17,043 | $11,000 | 3 | $11,000 | $17,543 | $13,016 |
| 2021 | $283,911 | $21,934 | $6,098 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $17,570 | $362 |
| 2020 | $268,075 | $6,814 | $8,711 | $4,400 | 6 | — | $3,008 | $517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kansas Philanthropies Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kansas Philanthropies Inc is led by John G. Harris, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John G. Harris
Board Chair
Board Chair & President → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherry Barnett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Harris
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Reffner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robin Elliott (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kansas Philanthropies Inc
How much does Kansas Philanthropies Inc give each year?
Kansas Philanthropies Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
How large is Kansas Philanthropies Inc?
Kansas Philanthropies Inc reported $296K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Kansas Philanthropies Inc operate?
Kansas Philanthropies Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico.
What is Kansas Philanthropies Inc's EIN?
Kansas Philanthropies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6106874. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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