Salina Regional Health Foundation
Salina Regional Health Foundation is a public charity based in Salina, Kansas, formed in 1995. It supports community health initiatives and programs and services of Salina Regional Health Center and other agencies and organizations.
Salina Regional Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Salina Regional Health Foundation gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Kansas. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,088,159
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,453
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $43,408,395
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 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 Salina Regional Health Foundation
- How to Apply
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Organizations submit applications for grants. Foundation committees review whether requests meet the requirements of available grant funds; if they do, a committee may approve the request and amount. Recipients provide an update on the project’s outcome.
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 South Santa Fe PO Box 618, Salina, KS 67402-0618
Phone: (785) 452-6088
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Salina Regional Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SRHC Departments ($554K). Together the top 10 received $986K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 83 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes grants for health-related services or activities within the geographic area served by Salina Regional Health Center. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Salina Regional Health Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 $547K (2021) to $3.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SRHC Departments Salina, KS | Provide funding for pathways system, clinic equipment, aeds, etc.. | $553,967 |
| Occk Inc Salina, KS | Provide transportation for patients to and from srhc facilities | $110,000 |
| CKF Addiction Treatment Salina, KS | Funding for the Nest at Pathfinder | $60,000 |
| Blessed Hope Family Salina, KS | Funding for Mental Health Support Service | $50,000 |
| Kansas Wesleyan Nursing Program Salina, KS | Provide Funding for Nursing Program | $50,000 |
| School Marathon Foundation Salina, KS | Funding for School Marathon Program | $45,000 |
| Salina Area United Way Salina, KS | Funding for Early Childcare Initiative | $37,500 |
| Child Advocacy and Parenting Services Salina, KS | Funding for Two Educational Programs | $28,346 |
| Resilience Clubhouse Salina, KS | Funding for Kitchen Equipment | $26,000 |
| Wichita Cancer Foundation Wichita, KS | Provide Funding Cancer Patients Insurance Assistance | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing says endowed-fund principal is held in perpetuity and that income is used as directed by its mission for the foundation’s benefit.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,408,395 | $2,528,043 | $4,652,801 | $1,088,159 | 18 | $1,554,118 |
| 2024 | $42,693,178 | $4,177,806 | $4,021,139 | $1,090,293 | 20 | $1,481,972 |
| 2023 | $38,284,777 | $2,741,407 | $3,293,118 | $759,253 | 15 | $558,014 |
| 2022 | $36,295,503 | $3,194,963 | $3,637,370 | $1,086,890 | 14 | $1,200,392 |
| 2021 | $42,102,116 | $4,292,412 | $3,793,078 | $547,092 | 16 | $2,933,471 |
| 2020 | $40,359,302 | $3,076,554 | $6,223,598 | $3,069,542 | 23 | $1,084,830 |
| 2019 | $41,893,848 | $5,931,691 | $4,189,469 | $946,889 | 21 | $1,308,354 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is “to improve the health of this regional community by taking a leadership role in community health initiatives, developing and managing resources, and supporting programs and services of Salina Regional Health Center and other agencies and organizations.”
Its filing describes grants for health maintenance, education, access, prevention, wellness, information systems, and other health-related activities. It also describes payments benefiting Salina Regional Health Center for health care, medical education, research, and welfare services. The filing says the foundation covers operating expenses for the Donna Varnier Children Center, which is used for the infant child development program, Salina Child Care Association, and Child Advocacy and Parenting Services. It also covers expenses for the Rebecca A. Morrison Hospitality House, which accommodates patients’ families at no cost to them.
Among 2025 grantees, OCCK describes itself as a regional rehabilitation center serving people with disabilities, with vocational, residential, and personal services. CKF Addiction Treatment says its mission is to challenge systems of care so addiction is treated as a chronic disease. Salina Area United Way describes its work as improving lives and strengthening the community through leadership, partnership, and investment. Wichita Cancer Foundation says it provides direct financial assistance for Kansas cancer patients’ insurance premiums, and NonprofitGO says it educates and mentors nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,088,159. Grant amounts ranged from $7,216 to $553,967, with a median of $25,500. Its largest listed grant was $553,967 to SRHC Departments for the Pathways system, clinic equipment, AEDs, and other purposes. Other notable grants included $110,000 to OCCK Inc. for transportation for patients to and from SRHC facilities; $60,000 to CKF Addiction Treatment for the Nest at Pathfinder; and $50,000 each to Blessed Hope Family for mental health support services and Kansas Wesleyan Nursing Program.
Other 2025 grants included $45,000 to School Marathon Foundation for its school marathon program, $37,500 to Salina Area United Way for an early childcare initiative, $28,346 to Child Advocacy and Parenting Services for two educational programs, and $26,000 to Resilience Clubhouse for kitchen equipment. Wichita Cancer Foundation and NonprofitGO each received $25,000.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says organizations submit grant applications, which are presented to foundation committees. Committees determine whether requests meet the requirements of available grant funds and may approve a request and grant amount. Recipient organizations update the foundation on project outcomes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Quinley as chairman and Todd Smith as secretary. It also lists Dr. Robert Freelove and Joel Phelps as ex-officio board members, and Amy Stonebraker, Dr. Sean Herrington, Carolyn Peterson, Mark Ritter, Jane McMillen, and Chris Giroux as board members.
Salina Regional Health Foundation is led by Marla McElderry, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 21 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marla McElderry
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Mary Quinley
Chairman
Board Member → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane McMillen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Geitz
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Phelps
Ex-Officio Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ritter
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Stonebraker
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Freelove
Ex-Officio Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Herrington
Board Member
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Smith
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Buer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Fief
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Hieger
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Pestinger
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Schwarz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Edwards
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Kitchener
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Haug
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Mann
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Giroux
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jayne Aylward (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Carmen San Martin (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Clark Renfro (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Boyer (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Hampton (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Natalie Fischer (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Daran Neuschafer (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Don Simoneau (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Berkley (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas P. Martin (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Morrie Soderberg (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio Board Member
- Former: Linda Salem (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Betsy Scholten (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Maes (2019) — Ex-Officio Board Member
- Former: Michael Terry (2019) — Ex-Officio Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Marla McElderry (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Salina Regional Health Foundation
How much does Salina Regional Health Foundation give each year?
Salina Regional Health Foundation gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 20 grants.
What is Salina Regional Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Salina Regional Health Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,500, and its average grant was $60,453, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Salina Regional Health Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Salina Regional Health Foundation give grants?
Salina Regional Health Foundation 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 (15 grants) and Wichita, KS (2 grants).
Does Salina Regional Health Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Salina Regional Health Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Salina Regional Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Salina Regional Health Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include SRHC Departments ($553,967), Occk Inc ($110,000) and CKF Addiction Treatment ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Salina Regional Health Foundation?
Salina Regional Health Foundation reported $43.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Salina Regional Health Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is “to improve the health of this regional community by taking a leadership role in community health initiatives, developing and managing resources, and supporting programs and services of Salina Regional Health Center and other agencies and organizations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Salina Regional Health Foundation?
Organizations submit applications for grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Salina Regional Health Foundation's EIN?
Salina Regional Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0949407. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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