Parsons Area Community Foundation
Parsons Area Community Foundation is a public charity based in Parsons, Kansas. It supports charitable projects and organizations serving Parsons and communities within a 25-mile radius, with grantmaking and community leadership aimed at improving local quality of life.
Parsons Area Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Parsons Area Community Foundation gave $546K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Kansas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $546,271
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,761
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,199
- Total assets
- $12,814,589
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Parsons Area Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an annual competitive grant application online during the application period. Eligible applicants are schools, government entities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or organizations using a qualifying fiscal agent; the project must operate within 25 miles of Parsons.
- Review Cycle
- The annual application period runs December 15 through January 31. The website states that the 2027 application period opens December 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The annual application period runs December 15 through January 31.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 894, Parsons, KS 67357
Phone: (620) 421-0723
Website: https://parsonsareacf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Parsons Area Community Foundation
Who Parsons Area Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Labette Community College Foundation ($102K). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 82 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is Parsons and communities within a 25-mile radius. In filing year 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to Kansas recipients, 6% to Missouri recipients, and 2% to Maryland recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Parsons Area Community Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $402K (2022) to $546K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $546K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Labette Community College Foundation Parsons, KS | Education | $101,660 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church Parsons, KS | Religion | $96,626 |
| City of Parsons Parsons, KS | Community Betterment | $40,202 |
| Labette County Emergency Assistance Center Parsons, KS | Human Services | $37,394 |
| St Patrick Catholic School Parsons, KS | Education | $37,200 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Rocky Mount, MO | Community Betterment | $35,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Parsons Parsons, KS | Religion | $30,469 |
| Labette Center for Mental Health Services Parsons, KS | Health/Mental Health | $22,676 |
| USD 503 Parsons Schools Parsons, KS | Education | $17,100 |
| Labette County Medical Center Foundation Inc Parsons, KS | Health/Mental Health | $14,904 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s grant FAQ says it is funded through individual and corporate donations. It states that most funds are endowed and that its spending policy is 3–5% of total assets averaged over the prior three years.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,814,589 | $1,127,043 | $753,555 | $546,271 | 24 | $711,968 |
| 2023 | $11,611,932 | $837,241 | $520,641 | $451,773 | 19 | $364,602 |
| 2022 | $10,029,428 | $542,925 | $626,084 | $402,227 | 18 | $325,971 |
| 2021 | $12,244,991 | $941,790 | $753,536 | $514,246 | 21 | $566,054 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to improve quality of life in the greater Parsons area by increasing opportunities for charitable giving, connecting donors to community needs, and providing leadership on important community issues.
Its website describes grantmaking across community improvement, including basic needs, parks, festivals, and the arts. It also identifies health, education, parks, recreation, the arts, and social services as areas supported through its competitive grant cycle. The foundation’s 2024 grants included awards classified for education, religion, community betterment, human services, and health/mental health.
Examples of grantees’ stated work include Labette Community College Foundation and Alumni Association, which says it raises private gifts to support college programs such as scholarships, student activities, and community outreach; Labette County Emergency Assistance, which says it provides hope, information, and help to people in need; and Curious Minds Discovery Zone, which says it provides hands-on education for children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $546,271. Grant amounts ranged from $5,121 to $101,660, with a median of $11,199.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $101,660 to Labette Community College Foundation for education, $96,626 to St Johns Episcopal Church for religion, $40,202 to the City of Parsons for community betterment, $37,394 to Labette County Emergency Assistance Center for human services, and $37,200 to St Patrick Catholic School for education. Other recipients included Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($35,000), First Baptist Church of Parsons ($30,469), and Labette Center for Mental Health Services ($22,676).
The annual competitive grant program accepts applications from schools, government entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits for projects within 25 miles of Parsons. The board may award full or partial funding and announces decisions in April. Applicants are asked to provide documentation of their federal EIN. Funded organizations must submit a project completion report with photos; the foundation says report quality is considered when subsequent-year funding is requested. Its grant FAQ says proposals should document the need, explain the project and its goals, describe how success will be measured, include an organizational budget and other fundraising information, and show how the grant would improve local quality of life.
The foundation also describes a mini-grant program for projects within 25 miles of Parsons. Applications are accepted from schools, churches, government entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with awards made quarterly. Awards are typically $1,500 or less per organization per calendar year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Eichinger as president and Sandy Babcock as secretary. Directors listed are Anne Allen, Dennis Banning, Kendra Barcus, JJ Bebb, Nancy Bolt, Frances Graves, Carolyn Kennett, and Bill Lassen.
Parsons Area Community Foundation is led by Jennifer Eichinger, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Eichinger
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Kennett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Banning
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Martinez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jj Bebb
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Allen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Graves
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Barcus
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bolt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Lassen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ned Wall
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Babcock
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jane Dick (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Earnest Moreland (2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Gartner (2021) — Director
- Former: John Latzer (2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Steeby (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mary Hines (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Parsons Area Community Foundation
How much does Parsons Area Community Foundation give each year?
Parsons Area Community Foundation gave $546K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $452K across 19 grants.
What is Parsons Area Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Parsons Area Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,199, and its average grant was $22,761, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parsons Area Community Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Parsons Area Community Foundation give grants?
Parsons Area Community Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Parsons, KS (18 grants).
Does Parsons Area Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Parsons Area Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Betterment" (5 grants), "Education" (5 grants) and "Health/Mental Health" (4 grants).
Who are Parsons Area Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Parsons Area Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Labette Community College Foundation ($101,660), St Johns Episcopal Church ($96,626) and City of Parsons ($40,202), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Parsons Area Community Foundation?
Parsons Area Community Foundation reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Parsons Area Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve quality of life in the greater Parsons area by increasing opportunities for charitable giving, connecting donors to community needs, and providing leadership on important community issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parsons Area Community Foundation?
Submit an annual competitive grant application online during the application period. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parsons Area Community Foundation's EIN?
Parsons Area Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1152358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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