Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation
The Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation is a private foundation based in Salina, Kansas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Kansas, including organizations serving education, arts, youth, food assistance, and social services.
Key facts about Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation
In short: Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation gave $304K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kansas. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 23-7067278
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $303,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- Average grant
- $7,402
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (9 of 41, 2025)
- Total assets
- $6,925,143
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$304K
-11.5% YoY
Grant Count
41
-4.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-7.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $328K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 41 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of Kansas organizations. For example, the Salina Education Foundation says its mission is to encourage educational excellence by providing resources for Salina public-school students and staff. The Salina Art Center describes its work as providing exhibitions, programs, and an interactive area for children. Kansas Wesleyan University says it promotes academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility.
Other 2025 recipients describe services for adults with disabilities and chronic conditions (Sunflower Adult Day Services), education and service (Bethany College), childcare (Martin Luther King Jr Child), and food, shelter, clothing, and rehabilitation (Salina Rescue Mission). Catholic Charities describes programs addressing poverty and family needs, including shelters, food assistance, adult day services, and counseling.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $303,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $32,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Larger grants included $32,000 to First Tee of Saline County KS Inc.; $30,000 to First Presbyterian Church; $16,000 to Salina Education Foundation; $15,000 each to Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina Art Center, and the YMCA; and $14,000 to Emergency Aid Food Bank Inc.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kansas. Listed recipients include organizations in Salina and Lindsborg, Kansas, as well as Catholic Charities in Wichita.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 41 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $304K (2025) to $390K (2019). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $304K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Tee of Saline Co KS Inc ($32K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 208 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Tee of Saline Co KS Inc Salina, KS | To Support the Mission of the Org | $32,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Salina, KS | To Support the Mission of the Org | $30,000 |
| Salina Education Foundation Salina, KS | To Support the Mission of the Org | $16,000 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS | To Support the Mission of the Org | $15,000 |
| Salina Art Center Salina, KS | To Support the Mission of the Org | $15,000 |
| YMCA Salina, KS | Sustaining Fund | $15,000 |
| Emergency Aidfood Bank Inc Salina, KS | To Support the Mission of the Org | $14,000 |
| Sunflower Adult Day Services Salina, KS | To Support the Mission of the Org | $13,000 |
| Saline Co Dept of Senior Citizens Salina, KS | Meals on Wheels | $12,000 |
| Bethany College Lindsborg, KS | To Support the Mission of the Organi | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,925,143 | $487,879 | $386,959 | $303,500 |
| 2024 | $6,625,961 | $524,684 | $417,459 | $343,000 |
| 2023 | $6,547,403 | $256,364 | $440,145 | $364,000 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,925,143 | $6,625,961 | $6,547,403 |
| Revenue | $487,879 | $524,684 | $256,364 |
| Expenses | $386,959 | $417,459 | $440,145 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $318,200 | $355,204 | $365,897 |
| Net Investment Income | $428,754 | $465,750 | $238,605 |
| Distributable Amount | $327,735 | $317,863 | $333,783 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Williamson as president, George Yarnevich as vice president, Mark Zimmerman as treasurer, and Lynn Herbic as secretary.
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation is led by Tom A. Williamson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom A. Williamson
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $16K (2025)
George W. Yarnevich
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Mark Zimmerman
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Lynn Herbic
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janice L. Doherty (2019–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $16K, to Tom Williamson (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 975, Salina, KS 67402-0975
Phone: (785) 825-4674
Frequently asked questions about Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation
How much does Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation give each year?
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation gave $304K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $343K across 43 grants.
What is Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation's typical grant size?
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,402, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation give grants?
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salina, KS (38 grants).
Does Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Org" (31 grants) and "To Support the Mission of the Organi" (4 grants).
Who are Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation's largest grantees?
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Tee of Saline Co KS Inc ($32,000), First Presbyterian Church ($30,000) and Salina Education Foundation ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation?
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $318K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $328K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of Kansas organizations. For example, the Salina Education Foundation says its mission is to encourage educational excellence by providing resources for Salina public-school students and staff. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation's EIN?
Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7067278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Verla Nesbitt Joscelyn Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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