Rice County Community Foundation Inc
Rice County Community Foundation Inc. (RCCF) is a public charity based in Lyons, Kansas. It manages charitable funds, awards grants, and brings people together to support communities throughout Rice County.
Rice County Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rice County Community Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,172,619
- +117.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,644
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,094
- Total assets
- $14,167,395
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rice County Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2026 Community Fund application is submitted through RCCF’s online grant portal; applications are not accepted by email or fax. Applicants need an EIN or Tax ID. Organizations claiming 501(c)(3) status must provide an IRS Letter of Determination; eligible entities that are not 501(c)(3) organizations must submit a completed W-9. RCCF may request additional documentation. For competitive grants, a grant agreement must be reviewed and signed before funds are released. The Frisbie Family Student Assistance Scholarship is a separate, year-round program for eligible USD 405 students, with applications submitted through school counselors or administrators and a maximum request of $250 per student.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Community Fund application period closes September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The grant period of performance is listed as October 29, 2026, and final reporting is due December 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Community Fund application period closes September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 444, Lyons, KS 67554
Phone: (620) 257-5630
Website: https://ricecountycf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rice County Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hood Construction LLC ($457K). Together the top 10 received $940K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 72 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RCCF serves communities throughout Rice County, Kansas: Alden, Bushton, Chase, Geneseo, Little River, Lyons, Raymond, and Sterling. For the 2026 Community Fund cycle, the foundation lists community allocations ranging from $4,770 for Alden and Raymond to $115,500 for Lyons.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rice County Community Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2021) to $8.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hood Construction LLC Sterling, KS | Unrestricted | $456,582 |
| Rice County Downtown Alliance Lyons, KS | Downtown Improvements | $131,834 |
| Rice County Child Advocacy Center Lyons, KS | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Harvest Hub Incorporated Lyons, KS | Operating Expenses | $77,236 |
| Hospital District #1 Rice County Lyons, KS | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| USD #405 - Lyons High School Lyons, KS | Operating Expenses | $32,500 |
| Heath Oviatt Masonry Downs, KS | Unrestricted | $30,550 |
| Edward Jones Lyons, KS | Unrestricted | $19,706 |
| Brickmob Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $19,200 |
| Pretty Prairie Center of Grace Pretty Prairie, KS | Architectural Service for Daycare & Foodbank | $17,784 |
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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 | $14,167,395 | $1,375,469 | $2,082,647 | $1,172,619 | 32 | $357,707 |
| 2023 | $13,667,439 | $1,042,564 | $1,245,882 | $538,591 | 20 | $212,080 |
| 2022 | $13,419,541 | $1,407,692 | $1,022,624 | $255,155 | 7 | $-19,061 |
| 2021 | $14,705,146 | $1,600,447 | $693,781 | $82,754 | 6 | $607,859 |
| 2020 | $13,427,870 | $827,588 | $8,537,215 | $8,015,633 | 7 | $466,806 |
| 2019 | $21,089,910 | $14,089,649 | $700,974 | $99,756 | 8 | $168,381 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
RCCF’s mission is to “engage people, connect resources, and inspire bold solutions for unity in Rice County.” Its website describes work to support local solutions, grow and direct charitable dollars, build endowments, and foster healthy, vibrant communities.
The Community Fund supports charitable projects and programs that benefit Rice County communities. RCCF considers charitable purpose, community benefit, project readiness, available funding, and the purposes of the relevant fund. Its 2026 grant announcement lists nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and townships, public libraries, and quasi-governmental agencies as eligible applicants. Its broader guidelines also identify government or public entities, educational institutions, and religious organizations, subject to due diligence.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data reports 20 grants totaling $538,591 in 2023 and 7 grants totaling $255,155 in 2022. The arithmetic average was about $26,930 per grant in 2023 and $36,451 in 2022; these are averages, not reported typical award sizes. The 2024 filing lists zero grants.
Among the reported 2023 recipients, Child Care Services of Sterling Inc. received $38,375. The organization describes its mission as providing daycare for children from newborn to school age. Rice County Historical Society received $6,000; it says it operates the Cornoato Quivira Museum, provides free admission to Rice County residents and school programs, and sponsors Santa Fe Trail and other tours.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 IRS filing lists Craig Zwick as president; JL Herold as vice president; Shane Edwards as treasurer; Melissa Webb as secretary; Joy McBee as executive director; and Dick Wires, Jeff Laudermilk, Lucas Raleigh, Clint Bundy, and Robert Ludwgig as directors. RCCF’s website identifies LaMonna Galyon as its executive director.
Rice County Community Foundation Inc is led by Joy McBee, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joy McBee
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$32K (2024)
Craig E. Zwick
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Wires
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Laudermilk
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Raleigh
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clint Bundy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ludgwig
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Webb
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Karly Frederick
Past Executive Director
Executive Director → Past Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$71K (2021) → $45K (2024)
Shane Edwards
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jl Herold
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: J. L. Herold (2019–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Michael Townsend (2019–2020) — Director of Development
- Former: Melissa Oden (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $45K, to Karly Frederick (Past Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rice County Community Foundation Inc
How much does Rice County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Rice County Community Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $539K across 20 grants.
What is Rice County Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rice County Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,094, and its average grant was $36,644, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rice County Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Rice County Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lyons, KS (11 grants), Sterling, KS (7 grants), Little River, KS (3 grants) and Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does Rice County Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Rice County Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Rice County Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rice County Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hood Construction LLC ($456,582), Rice County Downtown Alliance ($131,834) and Rice County Child Advocacy Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rice County Community Foundation Inc?
Rice County Community Foundation Inc reported $14.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Rice County Community Foundation Inc fund?
RCCF’s mission is to “engage people, connect resources, and inspire bold solutions for unity in Rice County.” Its website describes work to support local solutions, grow and direct charitable dollars, build endowments, and foster healthy, vibrant communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rice County Community Foundation Inc?
The 2026 Community Fund application is submitted through RCCF’s online grant portal; applications are not accepted by email or fax. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rice County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rice County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1175198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- 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 October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rice County Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rice-county-community-foundation-inc-morg_4d84842c01da4e14aea3be1c8daf6229
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