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Community Foundation of Southeast

Pittsburg, Kansas  ·  EIN 481243847  ·  Private foundation

Community Foundation of Southeast is a Kansas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.6M in annual giving against $51.0M in assets. This page documents the 361 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Community Foundation of Southeast — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$51.0M
Total assets
361
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of Southeast funds

Community Foundation of Southeast's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, sports & recreation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of Southeast, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of Pittsburg
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Pittsburg, KS$282K2018
City of Pittsburg
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Pittsburg, KS$226K2022
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
General Operations
Pittsburg, KS$220K2024
Point Forward Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Pittsburg, KS$200K2022
City of Pittsburg
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Pittsburg, KS$141K2020
Support Local Journalism Project
General Operations
Pittsburg, KS$117K2024
Pittsburg State University Foundati
EDUCATIONAL
Pittsburg, KS$106K2019
Pittsburg State University Foundati
EDUCATIONAL
Pittsburg, KS$103K2018
First Church of the Nazarene- Pittsburg
General Operations
Pittsburg, KS$100K2024
Mercy Health Foundation
HEALTH, GENERAL
Joplin, MO$91K2023
Wildtrustkdwpt
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Pratt, KS$88K2020
Fort Scott Community College
EDUCATIONAL
Fort Scott, KS$83K2023
Fort Scott Community College
EDUCATIONAL
Fort Scott, KS$83K2022
City of Pittsburg
General Operations
Pittsburg, KS$81K2024
Frontenac Education Foundation
EDUCATIONAL
Frontenac, KS$81K2019

Community Foundation of Southeast giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.0M
2019$906K
2020$1.3M
2022$1.8M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Southeast

Community Foundation of Southeast's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at southeastkansas.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Southeast

Does Community Foundation of Southeast accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of Southeast's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation of Southeast fund?
Community Foundation of Southeast's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include City of Pittsburg, City of Pittsburg, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of Southeast give in grants?
Community Foundation of Southeast reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.0M over 361 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of Southeast located?
Community Foundation of Southeast is based in Pittsburg, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 481243847.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of Southeast's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of Southeast. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.