Topeka Lodging Association
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Topeka Lodging Association at a glance
In short: Topeka Lodging Association gave $253K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $127K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $253,326
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $126,663
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $126,663
- Total assets
- $150,824
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Topeka Lodging Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Downtown Topeka Foundation ($243K). Together the top 2 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Topeka Lodging Association gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2020) to $371K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Topeka Foundation Topeka, KS | To Improve Downtown Plaza Ice Rink | $243,326 |
| USA Wrestling Assoc of Kansas Inc Wichita, KS | Help Fund KS Wrestling Event in Topeka | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,824 | $317,854 | $291,947 | $253,326 | 2 | $660 |
| 2024 | $124,544 | $330,985 | $343,936 | $308,743 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $137,515 | $374,362 | $393,757 | $371,056 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $157,190 | $395,072 | $370,650 | $345,428 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $132,946 | $351,614 | $337,264 | $307,651 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $118,088 | $300,826 | $249,586 | $227,409 | 1 | — |
About Topeka Lodging Association
Based on IRS filings
Topeka Lodging Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Topeka, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $253K. Net investment income was $660.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Topeka Lodging Association is led by A. Kurt Young, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Kurt Young
Executive Director
Executive Director & Treasurer → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Rob Bergquist
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Patel
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Wazlawik
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kelsey Savage (2024) — Secretary
- Former: John Gaches (2023) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to A Kurt Young (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Topeka Lodging Association
How much does Topeka Lodging Association give each year?
Topeka Lodging Association gave $253K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $309K across 3 grants.
How large is Topeka Lodging Association?
Topeka Lodging Association reported $151K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $318K.
What is Topeka Lodging Association?
Topeka Lodging Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Topeka, KS. It holds $151K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Topeka Lodging Association operate?
Topeka Lodging Association has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Topeka Lodging Association's EIN?
Topeka Lodging Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1179841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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