Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$305K
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad?
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc ($253K), Sunflower Foundation Health Care for Kansans ($36K), Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $305K in grants to Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc | $253,454 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Sunflower Foundation Health Care for Kansans | $35,568 | 1 | 2022 |
| Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Rail Heritage Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2025) to $138K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
What grants has Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc | PROMOTE AND PRESERVE RAILROAD HISTORY | $500 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN | $34,119 |
| 2024 | The Rail Heritage Trust | ENGINE/CARS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Emma Balsiger Foundation Inc | PROMOTE AND PRESERVE RAILROAD HISTORY | $500 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN | $32,341 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN | $102,282 |
| 2022 | Sunflower Foundation Health Care for Kansans | IRON HORSE TRAIL - PHASE 1 | $35,568 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN | $39,606 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc | GENERAL/YOUTH PROGRA | $11,976 |
| 2019 | The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,130 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad?
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc ($253K), Sunflower Foundation Health Care for Kansans ($36K), Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $305K in grants to Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad between 2019–2025.
Who is Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc is the largest recorded funder of Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad, with $253K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad received?
IRS 990 filings record $305K in grants to Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad across 11 grants from 5 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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