How much funding does GSCF: YW Legacy Fund Grant provide?

GSCF: YW Legacy Fund Grant provides Up to US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for GSCF: YW Legacy Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

GSCF: YW Legacy Fund Grant

Q: Who is eligible for GSCF: YW Legacy Fund Grant?

Eligible applicants: Projects or programs that benefit the community of Saline County, KS. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Greater Salina Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals or organizations that do not fall into one of the above institutions are encouraged to partner with a fiscal agent in one of those categories.
Projects or programs that benefit the community of Saline County, KS

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

If that is not possible, please contact the community foundation to see if your project still qualifies and if there are additional reporting requirements.

Overview

The GSCF: YW Legacy Fund, established in 2006, aims to enhance the lives of women and families in Salina, Kansas, through targeted grants. It supports initiatives promoting women's leadership, child development, health, and the elimination of racism. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational or governmental institutions, encouraging partnerships for broader community impact. Grants are focused on projects that benefit Saline County, ensuring a lasting legacy of support and empowerment for local women and families.

The YW Legacy Fund was established in 2006 by the board members of the former YWCA of Salina with the intent that this fund will be used to annually provide grants to individuals and organizations who strive to make Salina a better place for women and their families.

Eligibility

501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational, government or religious institutionsIndividuals or organizations that do not fall into one of the above institutions are encouraged to partner with a fiscal agent in one of those categories.If that is not possible, please contact the community foundation to see if your project still qualifies and if there are additional reporting requirements.Grants are limited to projects or programs that benefit the community of Saline County, KS.

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.