The Johnson County Bar Foundation
The mission of The Johnson County Bar Foundation is to promote, on behalf of the legal profession, good works which advance the local system of justice as well as support children and family related charities and organizations.
The Johnson County Bar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Johnson County Bar Foundation gave $34K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,500
- +69.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,167
- +69.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $889,849
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Johnson County Bar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Layne Project ($16K). Together the top 3 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Johnson County Bar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 123% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Layne Project Olathe, KS | Help children as family dynamics change | $16,000 |
| Hope Kids Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Events for families with child cancer | $10,000 |
| Giving the Basics Inc Kansas City, KS | Improve health and hygiene | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $889,849 | $42,276 | $78,216 | $33,500 | 3 | $20,132 |
| 2023 | $847,427 | $81,230 | $60,508 | $19,800 | 3 | $18,206 |
| 2022 | $751,390 | $68,553 | $62,291 | $7,500 | 1 | $13,263 |
| 2021 | $877,436 | $132,578 | $51,512 | $15,000 | 3 | $9,625 |
| 2020 | $710,766 | $21,000 | $56,621 | $15,000 | 2 | $11,400 |
About The Johnson County Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Johnson County Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Olathe, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $890K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Johnson County Bar Foundation is led by Christopher Kurtz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 24 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Kurtz
President
Vice President → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda M Cameron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Dunn Gyllenborg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kyle G Crane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsay Hare
Trustee
Trustee → Immediate Past President, 2022
Immediate Past President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Pitkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E Hammond II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Pickell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tricia L Bath
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Merrill
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hartman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheena Foye
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Gurney
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Chelsea Beshore
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Dionne Scherff
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Guerra
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jadh Kerr
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mandi Hunter
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Mike Fleming
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Andrew Colombo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Bell
Vice President
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Thomas
President-Elect
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sydney Paquette
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
K Christopher Jayaram
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Brett Milbourn (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Charles J Droege (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan White (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Thomas A Hamill (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Will F Hurst (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ben Prell (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jenifer J Ashford (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Jayaram (2020–2021) — President Elect
- Former: Chris Kurtz (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Brian C Mack (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Hannah Zimmerman (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Karrie Clinkinbeard (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin G Breer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Simonsen (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Johnson County Bar Foundation
How much does The Johnson County Bar Foundation give each year?
The Johnson County Bar Foundation gave $34K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 3 grants.
What is The Johnson County Bar Foundation's typical grant size?
The Johnson County Bar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Johnson County Bar Foundation give grants?
The Johnson County Bar Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (30%).
Does The Johnson County Bar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Johnson County Bar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Johnson County Bar Foundation?
The Johnson County Bar Foundation reported $890K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What is The Johnson County Bar Foundation?
The Johnson County Bar Foundation is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Olathe, KS. It holds $890K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Johnson County Bar Foundation's EIN?
The Johnson County Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1059644. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- 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 October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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