The Community Foundation of
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. is a public charity established in 1999 in Abilene, Kansas. The organization functions as a philanthropic intermediary, connecting donors with charitable causes while managing endowed funds and distributing grants to support community needs. The foundation serves as a resource for local nonprofit organizations and provides leadership to enhance the quality of life in Dickinson County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.1M
+8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$971K
+7.0% YoY
Grant Count
46
+31.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-18.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To connect donors with their charitable giving priorities, serve as a resource for local nonprofit organizations, and provide leadership to the community.
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education (scholarships for postsecondary education)
- Basic human needs
- Community development
- Health and human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants and scholarships to area nonprofits, schools, local governing entities, and students.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Dickinson County, Kansas, with primary operations in Abilene, Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $26,053,735 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $3,679,044 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $2,817,023 (2024)
- Staff: 3 employees
Growth: Since its establishment with an initial $250,000 investment, the foundation has grown to over 200 funds and has distributed over $18 million in grants and scholarships to area nonprofits, schools, local governing entities, and students.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,053,735 | $24,126,736 | $19,714,875 |
| Revenue | $3,679,044 | $4,046,173 | $3,963,449 |
| Expenses | $2,817,023 | $1,924,975 | $2,984,560 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,862,251 | $742,718 | $363,756 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
23 open opportunities from The Community Foundation of
Beau Miller Memorial Scholarship for Aviation, Auto Collision and Auto Body Restoration
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Carlton Presbyterian Church Memorial Scholarship
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CFDC: Foundation Community Grants
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Weese – Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH WEESE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $111,381 |
| RICHARD CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD CARLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CONNIE COOPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY EISENHOWER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY GASSMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY GEIGER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| AJ JONES | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BRYCE KOEHN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| DOUG LINDAHL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN MEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANITA MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID REMPE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROBIN VOLKMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAY WYATT | PAST PRESIDE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Community Foundation of Dickinson County opened 2026 scholarship applications with more than $200,000 available to Dickinson County students
$1 Million Awarded in First Quarter \u2014 The Community Foundation of ...Abilene High School welcomed a Duchess through a student-led Youth in Action Project
A local student's Youth in Action Grant brought 3D printing capabilities to Abilene Public Library
CoFo Awards Over $400000 in Designated Grants to Local NonprofitsDonations have funded music and STEM opportunities in the community
The Golden Ticket Fund launched for the CKFF Carnival
Contact Information
Address: 418 NW Third Street, Abilene, KS 67410 (PO Box 735, Abilene, KS 67410-0735)
Phone: 785-263-1863
Website: www.communityfoundation.us
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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