Konza United Way Inc
Konza United Way Inc is a public charity filing Form 990 and based in Manhattan, Kansas. It supports local health and human service programs through grants focused on community well-being, youth opportunity, resilience, and financial security.
Konza United Way Inc at a glance
In short: Konza United Way Inc gave $177K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Kansas. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,000
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,091
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $513,551
- +10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Konza United Way Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization describes a competitive program-grant application process for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations whose programs operate in its service area and align with its stated strategies. Applications are reviewed by community volunteers, with recommendations reviewed and approved by the board. Applicants must submit a completed application, budget worksheet, signed anti-terrorism compliance form, the agency’s most recent complete fiscal-year financial statement, and its most recent IRS Form 990, if it files one. The website says it does not fund grants to individuals, arts or cultural organizations, animal services, capital needs, or environmental concerns. Programs must demonstrate measurable local results, and applicants must meet the organization’s nondiscrimination requirements.
- Review Cycle
- The 2027 program-grant application deadline was April 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The website states that the 2027 funding-year application period is closed. The awards described for that cycle were for January 1 through December 31, 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2027 program-grant application deadline was April 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 922, Manhattan, KS 66505-0922
Phone: (785) 776-3779
Website: https://konzaunitedway.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Konza United Way Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website identifies Clay, Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee, and Washington counties as its service area. Its 2025 filing instead lists Riley, Clay, Washington, Morris, Pottawatomie, and Wabaunsee counties. The 2025 grants listed in the filing went entirely to Kansas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Konza United Way Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2025) to $334K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc Manhattan, KS | Client Services | $40,000 |
| Ata Bus Manhattan, KS | Client Services | $25,000 |
| Crisis Center Manhattan, KS | Client Services | $24,000 |
| Sunflower CASA Project Inc Manhattan, KS | Client Servicies | $20,000 |
| Flint Hills Breadbasket Manhattan, KS | Client Services | $15,000 |
| Boysgirls Club Manhattan, KS | Client Services | $13,000 |
| Community Health Ministry Wamego, KS | Client Services | $9,000 |
| Kansas Legal Services Manhattan, KS | Client Services | $8,500 |
| Pawnee Mental Health Manhattan, KS | Client Services | $8,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Manhattan, KS | Client Services | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $513,551 | $500,054 | $446,970 | $177,000 | 11 | $22,188 |
| 2024 | $464,861 | $474,467 | $389,872 | $190,700 | 13 | $11,648 |
| 2023 | $330,560 | $336,853 | $430,288 | $209,000 | 11 | $15,367 |
| 2022 | $426,107 | $367,662 | $404,737 | $218,500 | 12 | $-23,662 |
| 2021 | $461,863 | $418,328 | $383,555 | $188,500 | 11 | $11,968 |
| 2020 | $447,452 | $433,306 | $410,913 | $236,400 | 13 | $13,797 |
| 2019 | $409,144 | $419,114 | $486,533 | $334,050 | 18 | $25,643 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to create long-lasting changes by addressing underlying causes of community problems relating to health, education, and income.
Its grant materials identify four focus areas: Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Community Resiliency, and Financial Security. The 2027 program categories include nutrition and food security; mental and physical health; childcare and early childhood development; in-school, after-school, and summer learning; literacy development; crisis hotline and support; transportation; job training and workforce development; financial education and coaching; and homelessness prevention and affordable housing.
The organization funds programs at nonprofit organizations. Among its 2025 grantees, Manhattan Emergency Shelter describes its work as promoting self-sufficiency and community integration through transitional shelter. Crisis Center says it provides care for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault, including crisis intervention, safe shelter, advocacy, and referrals. Kansas Legal Services describes its work as helping low-income Kansans meet basic needs through legal and mediation services. Be Able says it engages with people facing adversity by creating connections, cultivating skills, and opening opportunities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Konza United Way reported 11 grants totaling $177,000. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $13,000. All reported grant dollars went to Kansas recipients.
Its largest reported 2025 awards were $40,000 to Manhattan Emergency Shelter, $25,000 to ATA Bus, $24,000 to Crisis Center, $20,000 to Sunflower CASA Project, and $15,000 to Flint Hills Breadbasket. Other recipients included BoysGirls Club ($13,000), Community Health Ministry ($9,000), Kansas Legal Services ($8,500), Pawnee Mental Health ($8,500), Habitat for Humanity ($8,000), and Be Able ($6,000). The filing lists the grant purposes as client services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathy Smith as president; Jan Stewart as past president; Jeremy Allen as treasurer; Sara Wildin as secretary; and Diana McElwain as president-elect. It also lists Brad Jager Captain, Brenda Hoefler, Drew Buhrman, Heather Scott, and Adam Glendening as directors.
The organization’s website identifies Tyler Dupy as executive director and Grace Ireland as Community Impact & Office Manager.
Konza United Way Inc is led by Kathy Smith, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Smith
President
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana McElwain
President El
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Zecha
Director
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Glendening
Director
President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Jager Captain
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Miratsky
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Pawlosky
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Wick
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Hoefler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Buhrman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Scott
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachelle Banwart
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Stewart
Past President
Director → President El, 2024
President El → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Allen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Wildin
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (33)
- Former: Jason Smith (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Kate Ryan (2019–2024) — Past President
- Former: Preston Schotte (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen Adams (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Tara Claussen (2019–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Emily Lehning (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Claudia Petrescu (2024) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Grice (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Richards (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Mayers (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Courtney Ellis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shelley Carver (2021–2023) — Officer at L
- Former: Darwin Bickford (2023) — Director
- Former: Doug Springer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Seel (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Shawn Drew (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Brittani Frost-Shank (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dennis Marstall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Brisbin (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Nicole Springer (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Kerry Priest (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tresa Weaver-Waldhauer (2019–2021) — Past President -
- Former: Casey Butler (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Steffensmeier (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Justin Minchow (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Lucas Shivers (2019–2020) — Past Secretary
- Former: Melissa Gamino (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nicole Springer - President (2020) — President
- Former: Rebecca Zecha - President Elect (2020) — President El
- Former: Corey Reeves (2019) — Director
- Former: Donna Logback (2019) — Director
- Former: Melissa Kirkwood (2019) — Director
- Former: Nicole Springer - President Elect (2019) — President El
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Konza United Way Inc
How much does Konza United Way Inc give each year?
Konza United Way Inc gave $177K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $191K across 13 grants.
What is Konza United Way Inc's typical grant size?
Konza United Way Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $16,091, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Konza United Way Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Konza United Way Inc give grants?
Konza United Way Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manhattan, KS (10 grants).
Does Konza United Way Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Konza United Way Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Client Services" (10 grants).
Who are Konza United Way Inc's largest grantees?
Konza United Way Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Manhattan Emergency Shelter Inc ($40,000), Ata Bus ($25,000) and Crisis Center ($24,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Konza United Way Inc?
Konza United Way Inc reported $514K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $500K.
What does Konza United Way Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to create long-lasting changes by addressing underlying causes of community problems relating to health, education, and income. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Konza United Way Inc?
The organization describes a competitive program-grant application process for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations whose programs operate in its service area and align with its stated strategies. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Konza United Way Inc's EIN?
Konza United Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0847598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
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