Kidscommons
A fun, safe, and inviting place, Kidscommons nurtures exploration, collaboration, and creativity within all children and their caregivers. It is a place to learn about our community and our world.
Kidscommons at a glance
In short: Kidscommons gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,850,294
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kidscommons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc Columbus, IN | Matching Grant | $50,000 |
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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 | $3,850,294 | $534,642 | $604,653 | $50,000 | 1 | $18,738 |
| 2023 | $3,714,968 | $433,362 | $491,676 | — | — | $6,786 |
| 2022 | $3,625,175 | $408,585 | $458,747 | — | — | $1,150 |
| 2021 | $3,901,429 | $405,910 | $422,342 | — | — | $447 |
| 2020 | $3,871,111 | $519,108 | $434,667 | — | — | $1,225 |
About Kidscommons
Based on IRS filings
Kidscommons is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbus, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kidscommons is led by Whitney Hartwell, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Whitney Hartwell
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$43K (2022) → $79K (2024)
Stephanie Seaborne
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Manns
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Baker
Board Member
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Bennett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Furber
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Nickerson
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Pushor
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kiley Broad
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aurora Harvey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Heyob
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah McCord
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Brinkman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karlene Kurtz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Rust
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Netser
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Erin Hawkins (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Brinkman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Critzer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Chestnut (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Newton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gina Wetherald (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Nick Eddy (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Benjamin Wagner (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Ben Wagner (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Missy Neal (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Ike Dougherty (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Jacobi (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 $79K, to Whitney Hartwell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kidscommons
How much does Kidscommons give each year?
Kidscommons gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Kidscommons?
Kidscommons reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $535K.
What is Kidscommons?
Kidscommons is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbus, IN. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Kidscommons operate?
Kidscommons has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Kidscommons's EIN?
Kidscommons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2033887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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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