How much funding does Community Impact: L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Community Impact: L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Community Impact: L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund Grant?

Eligible applicants: Programs/projects that support youth in Saline County, KS. Geography: In Saline County, KS. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Community Impact: L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund Grant

Greater Salina Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Programs/projects that support youth in Saline County, KS
Individuals or organizations that do NOT fall into one of the above entities are encouraged to partner with a fiscal agent in one of those categories.

Geography

In Saline County, KS

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Education
Government
Religious.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The following grant requests will NOT be considered:Incomplete, incorrect or late applications.
Not eligible: Political projects of any kind
Not eligible: Organizations or projects that practice discrimination of any kind
Not eligible: Operating deficits or retirement of debt (if the project has already happened or been paid for, this is considered funding debt).

Overview

The L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund, established by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, supports youth education in Saline County, KS, focusing on arts, humanities, technology, and science. It provides funding for hands-on learning opportunities and the enhancement of existing programs for youth aged 0-18. Grants are available to various entities, including nonprofits and educational institutions, while ensuring that applicants adhere to specific eligibility criteria.

A self-taught engineer and inventor, L.P. “Pat” Mullen’s legacy continues through his fund that supports youth education in Arts and Humanities, and Science, Technology and Invention.
In 2007 the Greater Salina Community Foundation was the recipient of the L.P. “Pat” Mullen estate. He was a life-long Salina native who valued innovation and education. According to his wishes, the Foundation established a field of interest fund to create grants for the education of youth in the areas of arts and humanities, technology, invention and science.
What do the funds support?
Hands-on learning opportunities for youth in the areas of arts and humanities, technology, invention, and science. Youth is defined as 0-18, high school age and under.New programs or enhancement of existing programs

Eligibility

Grants are limited to programs/projects that support youth in Saline County, KS.The community foundation can make grants to the following entities:501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Government
ReligiousIndividuals or organizations that do NOT fall into one of the above entities are encouraged to partner with a fiscal agent in one of those categories.

Ineligibility

The following grant requests will NOT be considered:Incomplete, incorrect or late applicationsPolitical projects of any kind
Organizations or projects that practice discrimination of any kind
Operating deficits or retirement of debt (if the project has already happened or been paid for, this is considered funding debt).

What Greater Salina Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 328
Total given: $24.09M
Median grant: $14K
Range: $5,057–$4.27M

By dollars: Kansas 91%, Illinois 4%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: Salina, KS; Concordia, KS; Hays, KS.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.