Systems of Care Initiative Inc
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Systems of Care Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Systems of Care Initiative Inc gave $126K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,220
- +154.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,073
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $281,585
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Systems of Care Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was KidZone Learning Center of Wyandotte County Inc ($83K). Together the top 3 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Systems of Care Initiative Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $147K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KidZone Learning Center of Wyandotte County Inc Kansas City, KS | Helping Children and Families Achieve a Lifetime of Success | $82,570 |
| Open Minds Child Development Center Olathe, KS | Helping Children and Families Achieve a Lifetime of Success | $30,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc Kansas City, MO | Early Childhood Mental Health Partnership Project | $13,650 |
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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 | $281,585 | $212,215 | $297,980 | $126,220 | 3 | $5,989 |
| 2023 | $367,350 | $452,464 | $277,633 | $49,550 | 1 | $1,396 |
| 2022 | $192,519 | $297,880 | $211,049 | $19,421 | 1 | $537 |
| 2021 | $105,688 | $341,609 | $316,101 | $125,669 | 1 | $98 |
| 2020 | $80,180 | $155,577 | $307,126 | $147,273 | 1 | $77 |
| 2019 | $231,729 | $500,000 | $268,271 | $102,500 | 1 | — |
About Systems of Care Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Systems of Care Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tecumseh, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $282K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Systems of Care Initiative Inc is led by Janice S Smith, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice S Smith
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $65K (2024)
Jeanette Prenger
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Adkins
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Banks
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abdul Yahaya
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Halley French (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Doug Gaumer (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Melissa B Frerking (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Lori Kelleher (2019–2020) — Director
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 $65K, to Janice S Smith (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Systems of Care Initiative Inc
How much does Systems of Care Initiative Inc give each year?
Systems of Care Initiative Inc gave $126K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Systems of Care Initiative Inc's typical grant size?
Systems of Care Initiative Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $42,073, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Systems of Care Initiative Inc give grants?
Systems of Care Initiative Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (11%).
Does Systems of Care Initiative Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Systems of Care Initiative Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Systems of Care Initiative Inc?
Systems of Care Initiative Inc reported $282K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $212K.
What is Systems of Care Initiative Inc?
Systems of Care Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Tecumseh, KS. It holds $282K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Systems of Care Initiative Inc's EIN?
Systems of Care Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1996707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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