Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation
To promote and fund scientific wheat research, which shall include the funding of scientific wheat research projects that are awarded grants by the Kansas wheat commission.
Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation gave $229K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $229K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $229,490
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $229,490
- Median grant
- $229,490
- Total assets
- $9,817,981
- +40.2% 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 Wheat Commission Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kansas State University ($229K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Increase adoption of conservational practices across Kansas wheat acres | $229,490 |
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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 | $9,817,981 | $2,030,101 | $422,646 | $229,490 | 1 | $32,986 |
| 2025 | $7,001,544 | $149,508 | $118,814 | — | — | $15,861 |
| 2024 | $6,302,362 | $97,575 | $126,672 | — | — | $17,443 |
| 2023 | $5,608,200 | $105,470 | $141,645 | — | — | $11,629 |
| 2022 | $5,094,927 | $1,485,296 | $146,818 | — | — | $1,045 |
| 2021 | $4,475,253 | $460,304 | $98,216 | — | — | $2,121 |
| 2020 | $3,501,341 | $1,720,455 | $127,567 | — | — | $3,553 |
About Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Manhattan, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $229K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation is led by Justin Gilpin, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Justin Gilpin
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$204K (2026)
David Spears
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Sawyer
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernie Minton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Suppes
Director
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryson Haverkamp
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Schemm
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Wood
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Steave Clanton (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: David Cron (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kyler Millershaski (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Linin (2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Keesling (2022) — Director
- Former: Gary Millershaski (2022) — Chair
- Former: Jason Ochs (2022) — Director
- Former: Martin Kerschen (2022) — Director
- Former: Mike McClellan (2022) — Director
- Former: Nathan Larson (2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Tanner (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $204K, to Justin Gilpin (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation
How much does Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation give each year?
Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation gave $229K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation?
Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation?
Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Manhattan, KS. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation operate?
Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation's EIN?
Kansas Wheat Commission Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3680579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
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