Special Olympics Kansas Inc
Special Olympics Kansas, inc. Is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports competitions, health and nutrition programs and leadership development. Offering year-round initiatives to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics Kansas, inc. Is a platform for acceptance and inclusion as well as one of the largest advocates for healthy lifestyles in the state--regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences.
Special Olympics Kansas Inc at a glance
In short: Special Olympics Kansas Inc gave $14K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,507
- -41.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,507
- -41.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,507
- Total assets
- $2,688,678
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Special Olympics Kansas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blue Valley Blue Streaks Foundation ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Special Olympics Kansas Inc gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $105K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley Blue Streaks Foundation Overland Park, KS | General Support | $13,507 |
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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 | $2,688,678 | $2,828,838 | $3,184,668 | $13,507 | 1 | $7,342 |
| 2023 | $2,993,558 | $2,683,866 | $3,007,076 | $23,000 | 1 | $8,496 |
| 2022 | $3,176,365 | $2,872,619 | $2,521,451 | $61,717 | 1 | $3,200 |
| 2021 | $2,839,852 | $2,155,644 | $1,754,362 | $105,246 | 1 | $40,046 |
| 2020 | $2,468,557 | $1,753,958 | $1,541,805 | — | — | $24,802 |
About Special Olympics Kansas Inc
Based on IRS filings
Special Olympics Kansas Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Mission, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Special Olympics Kansas Inc is led by John Lair, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Lair
President & Chief Executive Officer
President & CEO → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Burt Christopher
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $106K (2024)
Luke Schulte
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$91K (2024)
Adam Taylor
Co-Chair
Board Member → Chairperson, 2022
Chairperson → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brady Hughes
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dani Welniak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Lincoln
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bragg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Stange
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonia Lee
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abbi Griswold
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Little
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles McCune
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Tanner
Chairperson-Elect
Board Member → Chairperson-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Buck
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Hartner
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Amy Loder (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cory Powell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Armstrong (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Taylor Miller (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: David Nichols (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Ellrich (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gracie Hunt (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Allan Henderson (2020–2021) — Chairperson
- Former: Glen Grunwald (2020–2021) — Past Chairperson
- Former: John Cassidy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joyce Allard (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Burt (2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Steve Anthony (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Travis Salmon (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bj Harris (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Josh Alters (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Keon Stowers (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $185K, to John Lair (President/Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Special Olympics Kansas Inc
How much does Special Olympics Kansas Inc give each year?
Special Olympics Kansas Inc gave $14K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $23K across 1 grant.
How large is Special Olympics Kansas Inc?
Special Olympics Kansas Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Special Olympics Kansas Inc?
Special Olympics Kansas Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Mission, KS. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Special Olympics Kansas Inc operate?
Special Olympics Kansas Inc has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Special Olympics Kansas Inc's EIN?
Special Olympics Kansas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0890981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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