Sunflower Health Network Inc
To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health care delivery within the region we serve. This will be accomplished through workforce strategies and education, performance improvement and community health, programs and services, and advocacy.
Sunflower Health Network Inc at a glance
In short: Sunflower Health Network Inc gave $38K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $7,500
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $661,964
- +9.0% 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.
Who Sunflower Health Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mitchell County Hospital ($8K). Together the top 5 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County Hospital Beloit, KS | To improve health related services in member communities | $7,500 |
| Sheridan County Health Complex Hoxie, KS | To improve health related services in member communities | $7,500 |
| Smith County Memorial Hospital Smith Center, KS | To improve health related services in member communities | $7,500 |
| Citizens Medical Center Colby, KS | To improve health related services in member communities | $7,500 |
| Gove County Medical Center Quinter, KS | To improve health related services in member communities | $7,500 |
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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 | $661,964 | $310,237 | $264,392 | $37,500 | 5 | $15,050 |
| 2024 | $607,075 | $256,817 | $209,145 | — | — | $11,126 |
| 2023 | $547,728 | $212,550 | $190,947 | — | — | $6,365 |
| 2022 | $518,631 | $213,263 | $190,487 | — | — | $3,092 |
| 2021 | $508,826 | $159,573 | $190,603 | — | — | $2,075 |
| 2020 | $522,891 | $215,005 | $165,707 | — | — | $2,541 |
| 2019 | $453,988 | $209,387 | $176,879 | — | — | $4,623 |
About Sunflower Health Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sunflower Health Network Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Salina, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $662K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sunflower Health Network Inc is led by David Garnas, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 34 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Garnas
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Fuller
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Gillard
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doyle McKimmy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Stover
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Courtois
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Parks
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Tallon
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Phelps
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Van Der Wege
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Caudill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Atkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tawnya Seitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conner Fiscarelli
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kelly
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McCorkle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doris Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Tusten
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Teaff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Hovorka
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Van Dyke
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Faughnder
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ragsdale
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Wealand
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Overmiller
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Clarke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Gleason
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Haverly
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laraine Gengler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rooker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bergling
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Kirkbride
Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Koster
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Kircher
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Allen Van Driel (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Cooper (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Aaron Kuehn (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Stephanie Bjornstad (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kellen Jacobs (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Isabel Schmedemann (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Blackwell (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Brian Kirk (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Eldon Koepke (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Amanda Hoffman (2023) — Director
- Former: Lori Allen (2023) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Armstrong (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Marianna Harris (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: AJ Thomas (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Greg Unruh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pat Patton (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael O'Dell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrew Bair (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sharon Collins (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Curt Thomas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gina Frack (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Shane Hudson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David-Paul Cavazos (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Granzow (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Barry Bottger (2020) — Director
- Former: Coleen Tummons (2020) — Director
- Former: Niceta Farber (2020) — Director
- Former: Rita Buurman (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Terry (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 Sunflower Health Network Inc
How much does Sunflower Health Network Inc give each year?
Sunflower Health Network Inc gave $38K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Sunflower Health Network Inc's typical grant size?
Sunflower Health Network Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,500, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sunflower Health Network Inc give grants?
Sunflower Health Network Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Sunflower Health Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Sunflower Health Network Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To improve health related services in member communities" (5 grants).
Who are Sunflower Health Network Inc's largest grantees?
Sunflower Health Network Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mitchell County Hospital ($7,500), Sheridan County Health Complex ($7,500) and Smith County Memorial Hospital ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sunflower Health Network Inc?
Sunflower Health Network Inc reported $662K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $310K.
What is Sunflower Health Network Inc?
Sunflower Health Network Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Salina, KS. It holds $662K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Sunflower Health Network Inc's EIN?
Sunflower Health Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1163256. 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
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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