The Decarsky Foundation
The Decarsky Foundation is a private foundation based in Derby, Kansas. Its 2025 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
The Decarsky Foundation at a glance
In short: The Decarsky Foundation gave $261K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,840
- -91.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -76.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,210
- -64.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,408
- Primary geography
- Kansas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Decarsky Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its final-return status means this should not be read as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2019 N Cross Creek St, Derby, KS 67037-4047
Phone: (316) 655-9694
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Decarsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center ($250K). Together the top 4 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 71 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 2% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Decarsky Foundation gives
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $3.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Community Giving St Cloud, MN | Unrestricted | $5,816 |
| Bluestem Equine & Livestock Atlanta, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Derby Community Foundation Derby, KS | Unrestricted-Balance of Remaining Funds to Liquidate Bank Account. | $24 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $6,911 | $270,556 | $260,840 | 4 | $260,840 | $6,911 | $7,866 |
| 2024 | $24,084 | $623,682 | $3,113,024 | $3,101,027 | 17 | $3,101,027 | $621,202 | $112,066 |
| 2023 | $2,485,185 | $120,713 | $173,745 | $150,750 | 18 | $150,750 | $106,769 | $142,481 |
| 2022 | $2,538,217 | $126,717 | $174,581 | $154,500 | 17 | $154,500 | $112,456 | $141,730 |
| 2021 | $2,586,081 | $205,076 | $145,440 | $124,585 | 15 | $124,585 | $190,244 | $151,697 |
| 2020 | $2,526,445 | $237,400 | $155,251 | $135,000 | 11 | — | $110,351 | $125,689 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Decarsky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported four grants totaling $260,840. The grants ranged from $24 to $250,000, with a median of $5,408. The largest grant was $250,000 to Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center in Wichita, Kansas, for unrestricted use. Other grants were $5,816 to Community Giving in St. Cloud, Minnesota, for unrestricted use; $5,000 to Bluestem Equine & Livestock in Atlanta, Kansas, for unrestricted use; and $24 to the Derby Community Foundation for the remaining funds to liquidate the foundation’s bank account.
The filing states that liquidation substantially occurred in 2024, with cash contributions of $1,015,000 and investments with a fair market value of $661,817 made to the Derby Community Foundation. The $24 reported for 2025 was to be remitted to that foundation after the 2025 filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vicki F. Decarsky as president and secretary-treasurer, and Tammy Blake as vice-president.
The Decarsky Foundation is led by Vicki F. Decarsky, President & Secretary Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vicki F. Decarsky
President & Secretary Treasurer
President → President & Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Blake
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Olmsted (2020–2021) — Secretary Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Decarsky Foundation
How much does The Decarsky Foundation give each year?
The Decarsky Foundation gave $261K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 17 grants.
What is The Decarsky Foundation's typical grant size?
The Decarsky Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,408, and its average grant was $65,210, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Decarsky Foundation give grants?
The Decarsky Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Decarsky Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Decarsky Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from The Decarsky Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Decarsky Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Decarsky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Decarsky Foundation's EIN?
The Decarsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1622196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Decarsky Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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