Neodesha Community Foundation
Neodesha Community Foundation is a public charity based in Neodesha, Kansas. Formed in 1974, it supports the growth and development of the Neodesha community through community development activities.
Neodesha Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Neodesha Community Foundation gave $308K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $307,986
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +316.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,319
- -76.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,758
- Total assets
- $3,176,029
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Neodesha Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 313, Neodesha, KS 66757
Phone: (620) 325-2626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neodesha Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wa Rankin Memorial Library ($81K). Together the top 10 received $233K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($59,868), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 44 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas, 6% to Oklahoma, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Neodesha Community Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $318K (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $308K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wa Rankin Memorial Library Neodesha, KS | Roof Replacement | $80,540 |
| Carver Kansas Property LLC Neodesha, KS | Downtown Beautification | $59,454 |
| Depew Law Firm Neodesha, KS | Downtown Beautification | $33,195 |
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $59,868 |
| Highway Man Signs LLC Bartlesville, OK | Downtown Beautification | $18,571 |
| Falcon Roofing LLC Independence, KS | Downtown Beautification | $11,172 |
| Recrete Design LLC Neodesha, KS | Downtown Beautification | $6,755 |
| Southeast Auctions Neodesha, KS | Downtown Beautificaiton | $6,641 |
| RBC Concrete Independence, KS | Downtown Beautification | $6,125 |
| JM Enterprise LLC Neodesha, KS | Downtown Beautification | $5,758 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,176,029 | $244,858 | $325,655 | $307,986 | 25 | $307,986 | $159,232 |
| 2024 | $3,030,332 | $323,340 | $344,854 | $318,444 | 6 | — | $193,340 |
| 2023 | $2,884,503 | $235,848 | $47,988 | $31,744 | 3 | — | $93,284 |
| 2022 | $2,481,765 | $112,079 | $196,721 | $167,271 | 7 | — | $112,018 |
| 2021 | $3,014,321 | $196,477 | $181,073 | $160,050 | 3 | — | $178,844 |
| 2020 | $2,911,343 | $255,347 | $135,519 | $55,424 | 3 | — | $42,801 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is “to assist with the growth and development of the community of Neodesha, Kansas.” Its 2024 filing says it supported several community development activities during the year.
Among its 2025 grantees, Wilson Medical Center Foundation received $4,854. That grantee describes its mission as assisting Wilson Medical Center in promoting, improving, and restoring health.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $307,986. Grants ranged from $260 to $80,540, with a median award of $5,758. The largest grants included $80,540 to WA Rankin Memorial Library for roof replacement and $59,454 to Carver Kansas Property LLC for downtown beautification. Other large grants included $33,195 to Depew Law Firm and $30,864 to an individual recipient, both for downtown beautification.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Francie Currie as president, Phillip Newkirk as vice president, Dennis Depew as secretary, and Drew Johnson as treasurer. Directors listed are Casey Lair, Tom Hood, Jackie Chandler, Devin Johnson, Cori Johnson, and Rod Froebe.
Neodesha Community Foundation is led by Francie Currie, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francie Currie
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Lair
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cori Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devin Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Chandler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod Froebe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hood
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Depew
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Newkirk
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Cindy Henry (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rochelle Chronister (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Trisha Cramer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dennis Shelby (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Neodesha Community Foundation
How much does Neodesha Community Foundation give each year?
Neodesha Community Foundation gave $308K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $318K across 6 grants.
What is Neodesha Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Neodesha Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,758, and its average grant was $12,319, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Neodesha Community Foundation give grants?
Neodesha Community Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Neodesha, KS (12 grants) and Independence, KS (3 grants).
Does Neodesha Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Neodesha Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Downtown Beautification" (19 grants) and "Downtown Beautificaiton" (3 grants).
Who are Neodesha Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Neodesha Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wa Rankin Memorial Library ($80,540), Carver Kansas Property LLC ($59,454) and Depew Law Firm ($33,195), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($59,868), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Neodesha Community Foundation?
Neodesha Community Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $245K.
What does Neodesha Community Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is “to assist with the growth and development of the community of Neodesha, Kansas.” Its 2024 filing says it supported several community development activities during the year. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neodesha Community Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Neodesha Community Foundation's EIN?
Neodesha Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0891969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Neodesha Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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