Salina Arts and Humanities
To support and further the development, public awareness, and interest in the fine and performing arts and humanities in salina, Kansas. To be a supporting organization to the city of salina, Kansas, the arts and humanities commission and the Salina Arts and Humanities department, as a separate and independent, but closely related supporting organization.
Salina Arts and Humanities at a glance
In short: Salina Arts and Humanities gave $18K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,014,741
- +18.6% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Salina Arts and Humanities
- Next open deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Horizons Grants Program - Developing Artist Grants)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Salina Arts and Humanities
Horizons Grants Program - Developing Artist Grants
Salina Arts and Humanities
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Horizons Grants Program - Enrichment Grants
Salina Arts and Humanities
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Horizons Grants Program - Organizational Project Grants
Salina Arts and Humanities
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Who Salina Arts and Humanities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salina Symphony ($7K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Salina Arts and Humanities gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $24K (2019). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salina Symphony Salina, KS | Beyond the Planets | $6,600 |
| Salina Art Center Salina, KS | Native Voices | $6,000 |
| Salina Education Automotive Museum Salina, KS | Car Part Art | $5,400 |
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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 | $1,014,741 | $413,157 | $330,299 | $18,000 | 3 | $607 |
| 2024 | $855,688 | $438,464 | $336,510 | $18,800 | 3 | $4,012 |
| 2023 | $781,145 | $566,421 | $486,492 | $18,443 | 3 | $244 |
| 2022 | $701,216 | $469,606 | $397,458 | $12,000 | 2 | $13,229 |
| 2021 | $702,957 | $437,308 | $371,270 | $12,000 | 2 | $20,881 |
| 2020 | $601,802 | $127,480 | $154,780 | $11,450 | 2 | $13,212 |
| 2019 | $589,439 | $289,047 | $304,708 | $24,050 | 4 | $5,353 |
About Salina Arts and Humanities
Based on IRS filings
Salina Arts and Humanities is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Salina, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $607.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salina Arts and Humanities is led by Rod Meier, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rod Meier
Chair
Director → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Davis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Salem
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Summers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Duff
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Lilly
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Winberg
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Justus
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trey Mowery
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Ann Zimmerman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Aaron Morrison (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Monte White (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Ritter (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: William E. Mowery (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Maggie Smith Hemmer (2019) — Director
- Former: Mark Wedel (2019) — Director
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 Salina Arts and Humanities
How much does Salina Arts and Humanities give each year?
Salina Arts and Humanities gave $18K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
What is Salina Arts and Humanities's typical grant size?
Salina Arts and Humanities's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Salina Arts and Humanities give grants?
Salina Arts and Humanities 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 Salina, KS (3 grants).
Does Salina Arts and Humanities give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Salina Arts and Humanities's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Salina Arts and Humanities?
Salina Arts and Humanities reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $413K.
What is Salina Arts and Humanities?
Salina Arts and Humanities is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Salina, KS. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Salina Arts and Humanities's EIN?
Salina Arts and Humanities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1074958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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