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Emporia Community Foundation

Emporia, Kansas  ·  EIN 481169158  ·  Private foundation

Based in Emporia, Kansas, Emporia Community Foundation has awarded $15.9M across 462 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Newman Regional Health. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$36.2M
Total assets
462
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Emporia Community Foundation funds

Emporia Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & Agriculture

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, rural communities, older adults, veterans.

childrendisabledfamiliesrural communitiesolder adultsveteransyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Newman Regional Health
support the local community hospital and its programs
Emporia, KS$879K2022
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness
support mental health programs
Emporia, KS$859K2022
Newman Regional Health
support the arts
Emporia, KS$842K2024
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness
support mental health programs
Emporia, KS$762K2023
Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness
support art programs
Emporia, KS$395K2024
Symphony in the Flint Hills
support internships for conservation
Cottonwood Falls, KS$348K2024
Kansas State University Foundation
support Kansas State University programs
Manhattan, KS$293K2022
City of Emporia
support park improvements and public safety
Emporia, KS$265K2023
Emporia Main Street
SUPPORT EMPORIA MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Emporia, KS$218K2019
City of Emporia
SUPPORT PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Emporia, KS$185K2018
City of Americus
support park improvements
Americus, KS$160K2022
Usd 252
SUPPORT USD 252 PROGRAMS AND HONOR FLIGHT
Hartford, KS$145K2019
Usd 284
Support USD 284 programs
Cottonwood Falls, KS$140K2020
Moon Title & Escrow LLC
SUPPORT EMPORIA MAIN STREET IN RELOCATION
$138K2017
Olpe Community Improvement Inc
support disaster relief
Olpe, KS$131K2024

Emporia Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$1.3M
2019$1.8M
2020$1.3M
2022$3.9M
2023$3.1M
2024$3.5M

How to apply for funding from Emporia Community Foundation

Emporia Community Foundation'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 emporiacf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Emporia Community Foundation

Does Emporia Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Emporia Community Foundation'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 Emporia Community Foundation fund?
Emporia Community Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Newman Regional Health, Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness, Newman Regional Health. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Emporia Community Foundation give in grants?
Emporia Community Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.9M over 462 grants.
Where is Emporia Community Foundation located?
Emporia Community Foundation is based in Emporia, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 481169158.
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About this profile. This page is built from Emporia Community Foundation'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 Emporia Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.