The Southeast Kansas Prosperity
To promote economic development in southeast Kansas
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity at a glance
In short: The Southeast Kansas Prosperity gave $29K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,500
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,250
- +30.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,250
- Total assets
- $2,282,558
- -62.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Southeast Kansas Prosperity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kitchen C&C Inc ($15K). Together the top 2 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $52K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen C&C Inc Fort Scott, KS | Economic Development | $15,000 |
| Spencer Collision LLC Mound City, KS | Economic Development | $13,500 |
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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 | $2,282,558 | $84,659 | $42,714 | $28,500 | 2 | $23,115 |
| 2023 | $6,074,210 | $59,763 | $30,661 | $21,833 | 2 | $3,524 |
| 2022 | $3,588,026 | $83,126 | $60,089 | $52,382 | 6 | $-32,132 |
About The Southeast Kansas Prosperity
Based on IRS filings
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pittsburg, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity is led by Bruce E. Fairbank, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce E. Fairbank
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Herder
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hightower
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Madison
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chasity Ware
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Berthot
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Keller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jitka Durman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Emerson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carey Spoon (2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Godinez (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Southeast Kansas Prosperity
How much does The Southeast Kansas Prosperity give each year?
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity gave $29K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $22K across 2 grants.
How large is The Southeast Kansas Prosperity?
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $85K.
What is The Southeast Kansas Prosperity?
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pittsburg, KS. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Southeast Kansas Prosperity operate?
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is The Southeast Kansas Prosperity's EIN?
The Southeast Kansas Prosperity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2446585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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