Volland Foundation Inc
Volland Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mission Hills, Kansas. Its work centers on the Volland Residency Program, which provides creative practitioners with time and space to work and exchange ideas in a community setting in the Flint Hills, alongside arts exhibitions and community programming.
Volland Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Volland Foundation Inc gave $8K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $543.333), top state Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,150
- -25.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $543
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,224,052
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (20% 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 Volland Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing describes an online application with short-answer responses and work samples. It lists Ryan Jones as the contact for applications. Awards have no restrictions except that a stipend is prorated if an artist does not complete the full residency. The filing also notes a $25 application fee, in place since 2023.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists January of each year. The January 2026 cycle has passed; the available information does not establish a later deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists January of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Ryan Jones
Mailing address: PO Box 144, Alma, KS 66401
Phone: (785) 340-3830
Email: ryan@vollandfoundation.org
Website: https://vollandfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Volland Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aurora Pavlish-Carpenter ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The residency is based in Volland, in Kansas’s Flint Hills. The foundation’s 2025 filing lists grant recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Kansas (20%), Texas (18%), Florida (12%), New York (6%), and Missouri (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Volland Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2022) to $11K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Pavlish-Carpenter Gainesville, FL | Recipient of Volland Residency | $1,000 |
| Janet Eo Lubbock, TX | Recipient of Volland Residency | $1,000 |
| Alexandra Light Fort Worth, TX | Recipient of Volland Residency | $500 |
| Ali Keller Astoria, NY | Recipient of Volland Residency | $500 |
| Beth Watts Nelson Olathe, KS | Recipient of Volland Residency | $500 |
| Caroline Honas Kansas City, MO | Recipient of Volland Residency | $500 |
| Edie Winograde Denver, CO | Recipient of Volland Residency | $500 |
| Katrina Bello Montclair, NJ | Recipient of Volland Residency | $500 |
| Kendall Grady Crowpoint, NM | Recipient of Volland Residency | $500 |
| Rebecca Gilman Argyle, WI | Recipient of Volland Residency | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,224,052 | $468,888 | $317,381 | $8,150 | 15 | $331,283 | $31 |
| 2024 | $1,072,821 | $364,254 | $305,973 | $11,000 | 19 | $240,092 | $35 |
| 2023 | $1,015,714 | $286,013 | $275,050 | $5,125 | 13 | $272,644 | $4,251 |
| 2022 | $1,009,614 | $383,819 | $379,755 | $800 | 4 | $187,573 | — |
| 2021 | $999,516 | $634,071 | $96,428 | — | — | $87,271 | $2,340 |
| 2020 | $461,767 | $12,476 | $36,858 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to be “a Place for Art and Community” where creative ideas are catalyzed, realized, and shared; events nourish the human spirit and build community; creative practitioners receive time and space; and economic development in surrounding communities is enhanced.
Its residency program is open to creative practitioners in a wide range of disciplines and career stages, from local, national, and international locations. The foundation also reports presenting art exhibitions and music programming. Its 2025 filing says a jury selected 14 artists for residencies and that six exhibitions featured 10 artists that year.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the filing reports 15 grants totaling $8,150. The grants ranged from $150 to $1,000, with a median of $500. The listed recipients were individuals described as recipients of the Volland Residency, so these payments are distinct from the foundation’s broader direct charitable activities.
The largest reported grants were $1,000 each to Aurora Pavlish-Carpenter of Gainesville, Florida, and Janet Eo of Lubbock, Texas. Other listed $500 recipients included Alexandra Light, Ali Keller, Beth Watts Nelson, Caroline Honas, Edie Winograde, Katrina Bello, Kendall Grady, Rebecca Gilman, Rob Scheps, and Sean Whalen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patty Reece as president and treasurer, Jerry Reece as vice president and secretary, and Betsey Solberg and George Terbovich as board members.
Volland Foundation Inc is led by Patty Reece, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patty Reece
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Reece
Vice President & Secretary
Director & Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsey Solberg
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Terbovich
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Reece (2020–2023) — Director, President & 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 Volland Foundation Inc
How much does Volland Foundation Inc give each year?
Volland Foundation Inc gave $8K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 19 grants.
What is Volland Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Volland Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $543, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Volland Foundation Inc give grants?
Volland Foundation Inc's top state is Kansas, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (18%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrence, KS (2 grants).
Does Volland Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Volland Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Recipient of Volland Residency" (14 grants).
Who are Volland Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Volland Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Aurora Pavlish-Carpenter ($1,000), Janet Eo ($1,000) and Alexandra Light ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Volland Foundation Inc?
Volland Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $469K.
What does Volland Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to be “a Place for Art and Community” where creative ideas are catalyzed, realized, and shared; events nourish the human spirit and build community; creative practitioners receive time and space; and economic development in surrounding communities is enhanced. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Volland Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing describes an online application with short-answer responses and work samples. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Volland Foundation Inc's EIN?
Volland Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3782472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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